Jah Prayzah stirs heated debate

Arts critic Fred Zindi said what Jah Prayzah had done was not unusual in the music business, especially for a star.
By Sharon Zebra Nov. 2, 2023

Condolences pour in for jazz musso Kelly Rusike

Condolence messages were pouring in yesterday, with fellow jazz musician Filbert Marova describing the late award-winning bassist as an irreplaceable and “complete musician”.
By Kennedy Nyavaya May. 19, 2023

In the groove: Is Zimbabwe ready for Amapiano

If she turns up this time that will be good news for those who were disappointed by her non-appearance at the Victoria Falls Carnival.  If she turns up, those Zimbabweans who are proud to see their own doing well as a foreign artiste coming from down South will also be pleased

By The Southern Eye Aug. 28, 2022

In the groove: Neglecting culture is detrimental to the country’s development

Alternatively, culture is defined as the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. From this definition, it is difficult to define what the Zimbabwean culture is. This is perhaps why after 44 years of independence the country does not have a solid cultural policy. Or is it because the authorities have never taken culture seriously?

By The Southern Eye Aug. 21, 2022

In the groove: Neglecting culture is detrimental to the country’s development

Alternatively, culture is defined as the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. From this definition, it is difficult to define what the Zimbabwean culture is. This is perhaps why after 44 years of independence the country does not have a solid cultural policy. Or is it because the authorities have never taken culture seriously?

By The Southern Eye Aug. 21, 2022

In the groove: Is Patrick Mukwamba jinxed?

Patrick Mukwamba is a very sad man. Despite spending a long time thinking about and penning a lot of meaningful songs, he remains a bitter man. In the 1970’s, he went into the recording studios and spent a long time recording them. He still does.

By The Southern Eye Aug. 7, 2022

In the groove: Is Patrick Mukwamba jinxed?

Patrick Mukwamba is a very sad man. Despite spending a long time thinking about and penning a lot of meaningful songs, he remains a bitter man. In the 1970’s, he went into the recording studios and spent a long time recording them. He still does.

By The Southern Eye Aug. 7, 2022

In the groove: Has inflation hit the music markets?

Patrick Mukwamba of Bonus fame who is based in Rusape informed me that he goes to Mutare every other week to sell some of his latest CDs, but according to him, his sales have gone down. He attributes this to misfortune and bad luck and blames his ex-wife for his situation. 

By The Southern Eye Jul. 31, 2022

In the groove: Has inflation hit the music markets?

Patrick Mukwamba of Bonus fame who is based in Rusape informed me that he goes to Mutare every other week to sell some of his latest CDs, but according to him, his sales have gone down. He attributes this to misfortune and bad luck and blames his ex-wife for his situation. 

By The Southern Eye Jul. 31, 2022