Published by the government of Zimbabwe
21 November 2008
Harare — MBIRA player Mbuya Madhuve - real name Edna Chizema - makes a comeback to showbiz after a long lull with a family show at Colour Purple on Sunday.
The mbira princess, who has been inactive for many months since her release from prison early this year, shares the stage with Allan Chimbetu, Leonard Zhakata, Venus Queens and Roderick Chomudhara. Chomudhara cut his musical teeth in the Tembo Brothers which was led by the late fiery composer, dancer and guitarist John Chibadura.
The show is remarkable in many ways in that it is set to reunite Mbuya Madhuve with her fans and with fellow musicians.
Show promoter Karen Madhake urged fans to turn up in their numbers for this rare family show.
"As Venus Promotions, we feel proud being associated with Mbuya Madhuve. She is not only talented but she has also been going through tough times. I, therefore, urge fans to support her," she said.
Jazz diva Rute Mbangwa samples her latest album Kumanginde before her Ruwa fans at The Original Spot tonight.
The joint has become one of the hottest in Ruwa and Mbangwa's performance comes at a time when management is making efforts to lure the best in showbiz to the place.
Tryson Chimbetu returns to Club M5 tonight.
Progress Chipfumo invades Joy Centre at Makoni Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza in a show which the joint owner Mudzudzu has dubbed as "explosive and a must-see".
From Joy Centre, the musician takes his act to Club M5 in Westlea tomorrow.
Celebrated television personality-cum-designer Marko Machona's much-hyped hip-hop tour goes to Mutare where an array of both international and local DJs will be spinning the wheels.
Tonight, Machona and his crew, comprising DJ Will from Cape Town, our own DJ Munya, DJ Fresh, Duddy K and MC Chita, will be alternating on the turntables at Gullivers Club before they hold another show at the Pavillion Leisure Centre tomorrow.
Machona will also be promoting his clothing label, Ruffcutts, during the same weekend.
Tongai Moyo, who has been promoting songs from his forthcoming album, performs at Guruve Tavern tonight.
The singer will tomorrow proceed to Cooksey Hall in Chinhoyi for another outing before wrapping up his schedule with a Sunday show at the Odyssey Night Club in Kadoma. Popular gospel music couple Pastor Charles and Mai Olivia Charamba take their act to Nyanga Country Club tonight before performing at Beit Hall in Sakubva, Mutare, tomorrow.
The group winds up its performance at Vhengere Hall in Rusape on Sunday.
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