An unforgettable intimate night with Hope
Hope Masike performs at HIFA 2009
We went. We saw. We were enthralled. Hope Masike neKakuwe’s launch of their debut album was a thrilling experience and helped remind all in attendance that a truly remarkable talent is being born in our midst. The album, simply called Hope, was launched on Friday evening at the Delta Gallery Amphitheatre in Harare on Friday, 8 May 2009 in one of the most well- thought out, creative and well- organised functions by a local artiste.
That Masike had invested her passion and enthusiasm into the occasion was obvious right from the entrance leading into the Delta Gallery premises. On hand to welcome guests with audacious fire eating and juggling antics was a gifted performer whose offering was harbinger of the general ambiance of the whole evening. Spectacle and creative genius were on hand. The pathway was imaginatively lit with a transcendal glow from candles in coloured holders, as if they ethereal lanterns welcoming guests to another world, an enchanting world full of charm and wonder.
This enthralling theme of charm and magic was carried on the amphitheatre itself where the surprisingly huge multi- racial audience who had come to bear witness to what many of us have known all along, Hope Masike neKakuwe are no fly- by night artistes. Rather this eclectic young band is made up of a rare breed of gifted, committed and passionate music virtuosos destined to take their craft to dizzy heights both at home and abroad. Read more
The Book Café & Mannenberg, Mar 05-14
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
FRI 06, 6-7pm, BOOK CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR! All local beers ‘almost free’!!
with special live mbira performance by MACINTOSH, Bocapa Xposure
winner
SAT 07, 2-5pm, ‘House Of Hunger’ POETRY SLAM “Working together –
Healing the Nation“ Poets register with Mandla before 2pm. A
project by Pamberi Trust, supported by Hivos
SAT 07, 9.30pm, F.L.A.M.E’s WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS – featuring
Prudence Katomene, Edene Timbe and Bernie Bismark on the eve of
International Women’s Day - Come and celebrate! FLAME is a gender
project by Pamberi Trust, supported by HIVOS. (see Press Release below
for more info)
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The Book Café + Mannenberg, Jan 22 - 31 2009
The Book Café + Mannenberg, Jan 22 - 31
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
FRI 23 – 6-7pm, BOOK CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR! All local beers ‘almost free’!
SAT 24, 2-5pm, STORYTELLING OPEN MIC – introducing a new & exciting
event at the Book Cafe! True Stories – Time limit – Judged by audience
– become part of it! A Pamberi Trust project supported by Hivos & the
WK Kellogg Foundation. Read more
The Book Cafe & Mannenberg, 12-20 December 2008
SPECIAL THIS WEEK
SAT 13, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – Reflections 2008 & Resolutions 2009. Come on out Sistaz - This is UR space, come do UR thang! Song, Dance, Poetry, Whateva - An open mic platform for women artists, in the safety of daytime! - Register with Rudo B4 2pm on 793182, 792551.
A project by Pamberi Trust, supported by Hivos.
MON 15, 7pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE presents EDENE – R’n'B - young, funky, soulful, hip. A Pamberi Trust youth project supported by Hivos
WED 17, 5.30pm, LITERARY DISCUSSION – ‘BOOK OF NOT’ by Tsitsi Dangarembga. Speakers: Mandi Chikombero (Ohio Univ) and Josephine Muganiwa (UZ), chaired by Ruby Magosvongwe (UZ).
SAT 20, 2-5pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE OPEN MIC afternoon – your chance to shine! A platform for aspiring artists to show off their talent & potential. To perform, Register B4 2pm with Mandla. A Pamberi Trust Project supported by Hivos
SUN 21, from 6pm-1am – YOUNG ARTISTS UNITE on Unity Day Eve – A 7-hour spectacular featuring hot young groups on the block - Josh & Daniel Meck, Victor Kudakwashe, Reverb, Hope Masike, Tendai Manatsa, Chabvondoka!
MON 22 , BOOK CAFÉ & MANNENBERG CLOSED FOR UNITY DAY Read more
Hope is the magic behind Kakuwe
New. Exciting. Hope Masike (Photo: Pamberi Trust).
Portrait of a Rising Star
An new exciting sound, filled with a fragrance of hope rooted in Zimbabwe, imbued with echoes of Africa and the African Diaspora, has come to the fore. The force behind the magical renaissance is Hope Masike and Kakuwe Band.
Kakuwe’s sound is eclectic fusion music with deep earthy traditional rhythms driven by pulsating nyunganyunga (mbira) strains, infectious West African djembe drumming, a soul nourishing thumping bassline and mystical marimba melodies, with a poignant recorder weaving through it all like a cool breeze.
These are infectious melodies born of a vision nurtured by talented Zimbabwe College of Music Ethnomusicology students in search of their musical identity. They call themselves Kakuwe, after the “Go Away Bird” whose call in the forest warns the rest of forest’s inhabitants of impending danger. The group’s vision and sound is steeped in the Zimbabwean landscape, with its questing spirit reaching out to vibrant Pan- African elements to come with a unique style. Read more
This week @ the Book Café and Mannenberg: September 26 – October 04
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
THUR 02, 5.30-7pm, WEAVER PRESS 10th Anniversary SHORT STORY SLAM! Celebrating the launch of two short story collections of 2008, “Laughing Now” and “Women Writing Zimbabwe”, with 8 writers presenting and defending stories to be judged by the audience! Featuring Rumbi Katedza, Blessing Musariri, Sabina Mutangadura and Vivienne Ndlovu for “Women Writing Zimbabwe and Julius Chingono, Shimmer Chinodya, Lawrence Hoba, and Daniel Mandishona for ‘Laughing Now’. FREE, ALL WELCOME TO A FUN EVENING OF LITERATURE! Read more
