PLEASE NOTE NEW TEL 04-253239 -  0912 394 394  -  0913 669 777

 

SPECIALS THIS WEEK

THU 21, 5.30-7pm – LITERARY EVENING by Weaver Press with readings by Zimbabwean writers from their new collections of short stories: “THE TREK AND OTHER STORIES” by Lawrence Hoba and “WHITE GODS, BLACK DEMONS” by Daniel Mandishona.  Followed by a discussion led by Fanuel Jongwe & Murray McCartney, “BOOK-BUYING & BOOK-MARKETING

IN ZIMBABWE” – Free, all welcome!  Supported by Pamberi Trust

WED 27, 5.30pm, ARTISTS’ VOICES DISCUSSION:  Trade Union of Music Arts Industry (T.U.M.A.I) - A newly formed arts union- Is this the answer to artist problems? Speakers - Lazarus “Gringo” Boora (Vice President TUMAI) & Emmanual George (Secretary General)

FRI 29 JAN, 8pm, BOOK CAFÉ LONDON (Unit K) presents PAW PAW JAM – original organic African produce!  Featuring MASHASHA, SAM CHAGUMACHINYI, with a taste of SA ska from A TOWER OF SHEEP, and a delicious helping of AFRICAN POETRY – at The New Empowering Church, 1a Westgate St, E8 3RL (between Mare Street and Broadway Market) – Entry ₤7.  Put the word out to friends and rals in Unit K!

 

 

 

THE BOOK CAFÉ WEEK

 

THU 21, 5.30-7pm – LITERARY EVENING by Weaver Press with readings by Zimbabwean writers from their new collections of short stories: “THE TREK AND OTHER STORIES” by Lawrence Hoba and “WHITE GODS, BLACK DEMONS” by Daniel Mandishona.  Followed by a discussion led by Fanuel Jongwe & Murray McCartney, “BOOK-BUYING & BOOK-MARKETING

IN ZIMBABWE” – Free, all welcome!  Supported by Pamberi Trust


THU 21, 8pm, ALEXIO & SHADES OF BLACK, with the album ‘Kana’ featuring hit songs “Shaina” & “Famba”.

FRI 22, 5.30pm, MCINTOSH – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’ - Bocapa Xposure 2008 winner.


FRI 22, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!


SAT 23, 2pm, STROVERS - afro-jazz, reggae & traditional


SAT 22, 5.30pm, JOHN PFUMOJENA & MNANDI – great tunes from emerging artists on the scene, including the increasingly popular ‘Ndoda Mai Vangu…’

SAT 22, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul, BIG TINGS ah gwaan!

MON 25, 8pm, THANDA & DA IMANI TRODDAS – Reggae Afro-fusion.  Open your heart to the Thunder of Thanda - FIRE BURN!  
 

TUE 26, 5.30pm, STORYTELLING OPEN MIC – ‘Inspired, Inspiring – Tell your story!’ – by the warmth of the fire, as our forefathers would do... A Pamberi Trust project

TUE 26, 8pm, HOPE MASIKE ne KAKUWE, a fresh fusion of traditional music from gifted young artists


WED 27, 5.30pm, ARTISTS’ VOICES DISCUSSION:  Trade Union Of Music Arts Industry (T.U.M.A.I) - A newly formed arts union- Is this the answer to artist problems? Speakers - Lazarus “Gringo” Boora (Vice President TUMAI) & Emmanual George (Secretary General)


WED 27, 8pm, MOKOOMBA – Tonga Beats hit Zim Streets!  Music Crossroads 2008 Winners from Victoria Falls.  Back from their European tour and bound for greater heights!


THUR 28, 5.30-7pm, GENDER FORUM Discussion, ‘SISTERHOOD: REDEFINED’- There are those who are finding success, & those at the base of the ladder, striving for it. How can these women work together without throwing dust into each other’s eyes? What can women do among themselves to work together, uplift & support each other?
 

THUR 28, 8pm, ALEXIO & SHADES OF BLACK, with the album ‘Kana’ featuring hit songs “Shaina” & “Famba”.


FRI 29, 5.30pm, A commemoration of THE POETRY & PROTEST of DENNIS BRUTUS. Performances by Comrade Fatso & Chabvondoka, featuring Outspoken, Upmost, Godobori & Batsirai Chigama and screening of the film: “I Am A Rebel” – FREE All Welcome.
 

FRI 29, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!
 

SAT 30, 2-5pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE OPEN MIC afternoon – A platform for aspiring artists to show off their talent & potential.  A Pamberi Trust Project
 

SAT 30, 5.30-7pm, ‘SO WHAT?’- afro traditional with some classic oldies and brand new originals!  Featuring lead singer and one of Zimbabwe’s few women bassists - Edith Katiji, with Tariro Ruzvidzo (guitar), Rumbi Tapfuma (congas) and Fatima Katiji (vocals), Ishe Jere (Keyb), and Aaron Kambilinga (drums).


SAT 30, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul, BIG TINGS ah gwaan!
 

THE MANNENBERG WEEK

 

THU 21, 10pm, MINDBLAST! ‘WRITING THE NEW CONSTITUTION’ - All Artists are invited to place their contribution to be presented to the languages thematic committee.  FREE, All welcome

THU 21, 10pm, Q MONTANA & UNTAMED - afro fusion

FRI 22, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA & PEACE – timeless originals, always in demand!

SAT 23, 11am-2pm, CREATIVE WRITING AFRICA present the film WAR DANCE and a short film by Olley Tsino Maruma as a tribute to the late filmmaker.  Followed by Discussion ‘YOUTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS: WHAT DO HUMAN RIGHTS MEAN TO YOU?’


SAT 23, 3pm, Magamba presents MASHOKO!! – The Spoken Word Event: a combination of spoken-word poetry, hip-hop and live music to feed the mind and ease the soul.

SAT 23, 9pm, SAM MTUKUDZI – Come witness a Contemporary Zimbabwean sound in a new generation!

TUE 26, 9pm, BONGO LOVE – Afrocoustic!  Back home from their extended US tour.

WED 27, 6pm, FREE FILM SCREENING – ‘BRAD’ - When Mexican paramilitary forces shot Brad Will in the chest, killing him, his camera fell from his hands - but it didn’t stop recording. It continued moving from hand to hand, telling Brad’s story, as well as the story of the movement that he was a part of.  From the squats of New York to the forests of Oregon, from the anti-globalization projects in Seattle, Prague, and Quebec to the popular uprising in Oaxaca, Brad’s camera paints a picture of what his life was about, and what so many of his friends continue to struggle for.  Directed by Miguel Castro.  Courtesy of Magamba.

WED 27, 10pm, MIC-INITY, Lovaz Rock Reggae!


THU 28, 10pm, CDE FATSO + CHABVONDOKA – Harare’s Soul Rebels – Playing songs from critically acclaimed album “House of Hunger”.


FRI 29, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA – timeless originals, always in demand!

SAT 30, 10pm, SAM MTUKUDZI – Come witness a Contemporary Zimbabwean sound in a new generation!
 

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PLUS !!!  BOOKS + CDs from THE ARTS FACTORY, BOOK CAFÉ

Opens Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm.

 

The Arts Factory is a new project by Pamberi Trust which provides a point of sale for the work of Zimbabwean artists.  All proceeds from sales go direct to artists/publishers.

 

CDS IN STOCK:

OLIVER MTUKUDZI, Dairai

DUDU MANHENGA, Towards Alignment

WILLOM TIGHT, Kuzangoma

ADAM CHISVO, Famba Pore Pore

EDENE, Edene Timbe

ALEXIO KAWARA, Kana

DINO MUDONDO, Estoy Esperando

DUDU MANHENGA, Jula

DUDU MANHENGA with COLOR BLU, Out of the Blu

SAM MTUKUDZI, Rume Rimwe

MINGAS (Mozambique), Vuka Africa

JOSH MECK, Wanetsa

TRANSIT CREW, Unity

SHAMISO, Continually

I-FREE-MUNGWEME, Seeds of Reason

U-MELENI, Soul Psalms

CEE JAY, One Ariega

VIMBAI ZIMUTO, Vimbainashe

LIQID, Tariro/Hope

VICTOR KUNONGA, Such is Life

CEE JAY, One Ariega Reloaded

MATHIAS JULIUS, Here I Come

SOUL BONE, Is It True

SOLID CHORD, You Are Beautiful

G56, Mhoroi

 

 

BOOKS IN STOCK:

Short Writings from Bulawayo II and III,

Long Time Coming,

Dancing with Life: Tales from the Township, By Christopher Mlalazi,

Zimbabwe’s Cultural Heritage by Pathisa Nyathi

Sonatas by Deon Marcus
Erina, by Wim Boswinkel

Mambo Hills: Historical and Religious Significance, by Marieke Clarke

An Elegy for Easterly, by Pettina Gappah

Harare North, by Brian Chikwava

Hatchings, by John Eppel

White Man Crawling, by John Eppel

The Song of My Heart, by Edmore Masendeke

Intwasa Poetry, Compilation

Zimbabwe’s Cultural Heritage, by Pathisa Nyathi

Strife, by Shimmer Chinodya

September Sun, by Bryony Rheam