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Will Zimbabwean Singer Alick Macheso Revive Sungura Music?

The Sungura musician has been under pressure from critics to release an album.

  • Zimbabwe:   Alick Macheso Bares His Soul

    Zimbabwe Standard, 31 January 2016

    Alick Macheso is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians to ever come out of Zimbabwe. He is a fiery guitarist par excellence. His lyrics, laced with deep social messages, have… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Anoints Tryson Chimbetu

    Zimbabwe Standard, 31 January 2016

    Alick Macheso has picked Tryson Chimbetu as the heir apparent to the Dendera genre in a move that is likely to invite a backlash from musicians Sulumani, Allan and Douglas… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Rebel Rejoins Macheso

    Zimbabwe Standard, 17 January 2016

    Talented drummer Obert Gomba is back at Alick Macheso's Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit after dumping the sungura group in 2013. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso's New Songs Thrill Fans

    The Herald, 6 January 2016

    Sungura musician Alick Macheso seems to be striking the right chords if the response to his new songs at live shows is anything to go by. Macheso, who has been under pressure from… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Sungura Not Dead Yet, Just Needs to Adapt

    Zimbabwe Standard, 8 November 2015

    Conclusions have been drawn that the country's most popular music genre - sungura - is lying somewhere in a creepy, lonely graveyard.But, no, sungura is not dead yet. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Macheso Remains the Best'

    Zimbabwe Standard, 13 December 2015

    Nicholas Zakaria is fighting in sungura star Alick Macheso's corner saying his prodigy remains arguably the best musician in Zimbabwe despite all the negative campaign sired by the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso's Tale of Lies

    Zimbabwe Standard, 1 November 2015

    On July 16, Alick Macheso performed at Dandaro Inn at a show dubbed Macheso Pre-Album Launch gig. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Lost Winning Team

    The Herald, 26 October 2015

    -Why should Alick Macheso evade his band members to hire other instrumentalists to record his new album? It has been proven that Macheso called back former drummer Obert Gomba and… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Returns to His Homeground

    The Herald, 11 December 2015

    After starving fans of new stuff on the market and going for many months without giving his Chitungwiza fans a big show, Alick Macheso will tonight return to Chitungwiza Aquatic… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Ex-Manager Off the Hook

    The Herald, 24 December 2015

    Alick Macheso's ex-manager, Jatiel Machanja, who was facing charges of failing to pay police officers for security services provided at the sungura maestro's show, was on Monday… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Invades Marondera

    The Herald, 18 December 2015

    The Mashonaland East town of Marondera comes alive tomorrow as sungura musician Alick Macheso presents snippets from his upcoming album "Tsoka Dzerwendo" at Legends Sports Bar.… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Belts It Out in Mutare Tonight

    The Herald, 6 November 2015

    Sungura legend Alick Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo are set to invade Mutare tomorrow with a show at The Platinum. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Take Music Industry Seriously, Macheso Urges Youths

    New Zimbabwe, 21 November 2015

    Music plays a critical role in peace and nation building and youths should be fully supported to showcase their talent. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Macheso Show Promoters in Trouble

    The Herald, 16 December 2015

    Problems are mounting for organisers of Alick Macheso's Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex show that was held last Friday. While show promoter Chris Musabayane is nursing injuries… Read more »

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