Dear folks,
It is another September and another Mbira Month has begun. An official launch is happening in Harare today at The Mbira Centre with worldwide activities throughout September. Please see the flyer below for details of the launch.
Mbira activities to look out for this month:
ZIMBABWE
Week 1
Tuesday 3
OFFICIAL LAUNCH of Mbira Moth 2013
The Mbira Centre – Official Launch, Zimbabwe premiere of Soul Resonance, live music by Great Mbira Sounds. 5.30pm All welcome, no cover charge
The Book Café – ‘Chiwoniso Tuesdays’ featuring Rutendo & Nhare Mbira Ensemble – 8pm $5
Wednesday 4
ZIFTESSA – (Zimbabwe Film and Television School of Southern Africa) 57 Mazowe St. “Jazztales” an mbira film by Albert Chimedza. The film features Sekuru Gora in concert. Screening will be followed by a discussion. – 2pm Open to everyone. Free
The Book Café – Punky Reggae Party with Chikwata.263 & Mic Inity & Red Radicals $5 early/$10later – 9pm
Friday 6
Gijima Sports Bar, Park street – Mbira DzeNharira – 8.00pm – c/c
The Book Café – Mawungira enNharira & Madhonza Makuru $5 – 8pm
Saturday 7
Book Café – Ammara Brown + Pauline (ex-M’Afriq) $5
More updates of other events will follow
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