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Events - 2009
Thursday, 28 January 2010 11:47


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

SPECIALS THIS WEEK


 

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?  Speakers: Juliana Manjengwa and Roxanne ‘Xapa’ Mathazia, chaired by Sally Dura.
 

FRI 29 JAN, 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

 

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?  FREE, all welcome!

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!

MON 01, 8pm, THANDA & DA IMANI TRODDAS – Reggae Afro-fusion.  Open your heart to the Thunder of Thanda - FIRE BURN!  

TUE 02, 8pm, HOPE MASIKE ne KAKUWE, a fresh fusion of traditional music from gifted young artists

WED 03, 8pm, MOKOOMBA – Tonga Beats hit Zim Streets!  Music Crossroads 2008 Winners from Victoria Falls.  Back from their European tour and bound for greater heights!

THU 04, 8pm, ALEXIO & SHADES OF BLACK, with the album ‘Kana’ featuring hit songs “Shaina” & “Famba”.


FRI 05, 5.30pm, MCINTOSH – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’ - Bocapa Xposure 2008 winner.

FRI 05, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!

SAT 06, 2pm, HOUSE OF HUNGER POETRY SLAM - Come feel the energy!  All poets welcome.

SAT 06, 5.30pm, JOHN PFUMOJENA & MNANDI – great tunes from emerging artists on the scene, including the increasingly popular ‘Ndoda Mai Vangu…’

SAT 06, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul, BIG TINGS ah gwaan!

 

 

THE MANNENBERG WEEK

 

THU 28, 9.30pm, The Dhidhindhi Party! CDE FATSO & CHABVONDOKA + OUTSPOKEN – Harare’s Soul Rebels – Come dressed funky to celebrate the end of JANUARY DISEASE in carnival style! The most outrageously dressed person wins free entry & a free drink!

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

SAT 30, 2pm, THE CIRCLE – Zim’s Hottest Hip-Hop MC battle. If U think U got Rap – Bring it!
 

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

TUE 02, 9pm, BONGO LOVE – Afrocoustic!  Back home from their extended US tour.

WED 03, 10pm, MIC-INITY, Lovaz Rock Reggae! 

THU 04, 8.30pm, AFRO FUSION FESTIVAL! featuring HOPE MASIKE ne KAKUWE, a fresh fusion of traditional music from gifted young artists: MOKOOMBA – Tonga Beats hit Zim Streets!  Music Crossroads 2008 Winners from Victoria Falls, GWARIMBA - 2007 Bocapa Winners

FRI 05, 6.30pm-9.30pm, JAZZ INVITATION & FRIENDS featuring PATIENCE MUSA - Tru Jazz & the Best Live Old Skool!!  Let your hair down - Come out and enjoy!

FRI 05,11pm, VICTOR KUNONGA & PEACE – timeless originals, always in demand!

SAT 06, 10pm, SAM MTUKUDZI – Come witness a Contemporary Zimbabwean sound in a new generation!

 

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Please note our phone lines 793182 and 792551 are currently down –

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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