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SPECIALS THIS WEEK (See more details below)
THUR 26, 8pm – BOOK CAFE DOUBLE BILL!! - EDITH KATIJI + ‘SO WHAT?’ with PABLO & FRENDZ – a great evening of Zimbabwean music by gifted young artists. Two bands for the price of one! Come on out!
THU 26, 9.30pm, COLOR BLU featuring DUDU MANHENGA - celebrating ZIMBABWEAN TOWNSHIP JAZZ, with guest artists James Buzuzi (guitar) and Uzanele (vocals) at The Mannenberg.
SAT 28, 2-7pm, ’16 DAYS CONCERT’ against Violence against Women – 5 hours of great music and poetry by Zimbabwean women artists with a strong message against violence at The Book Café
SAT 28, 10pm, FAITH MANDIPIRA with PABLO & FRENDZ – Part 2 of the ‘16 DAYS CONCERT’ – a new collaboration between long-time jazzists, and a strong message against violence at The Mannenberg.
TUE 01, 8pm, WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION CONCERT under the theme ‘ Spirit of Hope’ featuring 5 lively music acts to commemorate the Day.
FRI 20- SAT 28, The Mannenberg proudly hosts INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FILM FESTIVAL FOR WOMEN: “TRANSFORMING WOMEN” – Free film screenings at 12.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm and 8pm (details below)
THE BOOK CAFÉ WEEK
THUR 26, 8pm – SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL!! - EDITH KATIJI + ‘SO WHAT?’ with PABLO & FRENDZ – a great evening of Zimbabwean music by gifted young artists from diverse music backgrounds - afro traditional with some classic oldies and brand new originals! Featuring Edith Katiji (bass/vocals) leading So What?! and Pablo with a new jazz collaboration including originals and popular afro standards. Two bands for one ticket! Come on out!
FRI 27, 5.30pm, MCINTOSH – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’ - Bocapa Xposure 2008 winner’.
FRI 27, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!
SAT 28, 2-7pm, ’16 DAYS CONCERT’ against Violence against Women – 5 hours of great music and poetry by Zimbabwean women artists with a strong message against violence, joining the world in the international campaign. Featuring Aura Kawanzaruwa, Auxillia Mazhambe, Batsirai Chigama, Black Heat, Dudu Manhenga & Color Blu, Edith Katiji & So what?, ERS, Flow Chyld, Hope Masike & Kakuwe, Juvination, Kessia & Stanly Magosha, Rina Mushonga & The Zimfellas, Sista Fire, Thanda & Da Imani Troddaz and Xapa
SAT 28, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul, BIG TINGS ah gwaan!
MON 30, 7.30pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE – Season 2 Winners, Rising stars, PROSPER DEAN, CAROLINE CHIPINDU & CLASSIQUE AFRIQUE
TUE 01, 5.30pm, HIV/AIDS DISCUSSION, THE SPIRIT OF HOPE – with speakers Pastor G, Cleo Ndlovu & Youth Engage
TUE 01, 7pm, WORLD AIDS DAY Commemoration Concert - ‘Spirit of Hope’ featuring, EDITH & SO WHAT? -afro traditional with some classic oldies and brand new originals, HOPE MASIKE & KAKUWE, a fresh fusion of traditional music from gifted young artists, ALEXIO & SHADES OF BLACK with the album ‘Kana’ featuring hit songs “Shaina” & “Famba”, JOHN PFUMOJENA & MNANDI great tunes from this emerging artist, including the increasingly popular ‘Ndoda Mai Vangu…’ & THULA & AMAVUTHELA, Umbaqanga, Maskandi & Afro- Contemporary
WED 02, 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 03, 8pm – ALEXIO & SHADES OF BLACK, with the album ‘Kana’ featuring hit songs “Shaina” & “Famba”.
FRI 04, 5.30pm, MCINTOSH – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’ - Bocapa Xposure 2008 winner’.
FRI 04, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!
SAT 05, 2-5pm, HOUSE OF HUNGER POETRY SLAM - Come feel the energy! All poets welcome.
SAT 05, 5.30pm, GWARIMBA - Afro fusion, back at the Book Café! 2007 Bocapa Season 1 Winners
SAT 05, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul, BIG TINGS ah gwaan!
THE MANNENBERG WEEK
ALL WEEK 20-28 Nov - INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FILM FESTIVAL FOR WOMEN, Film Screenings, FREE All welcome!
THU 26, 5.30pm ‘HEAR US’ - ZIMBABWEAN WOMEN SPEAK OUT – a film from IIFF 2009 – followed by discussion.
THU 26, 9.30pm, COLOR BLU featuring DUDU MANHENGA - celebrating ZIMBABWEAN TOWNSHIP JAZZ, and the music of Faith Dauti, Jane Chenjerai, Susan Mapfumo and others, along with new originals in the township category! Also featuring guest artists James Buzuzi (guitar) and Uzanele (vocals). A series under the Jazz Appreciation project by Pamberi Trust.
FRI 27, 10pm, WILLIS WATAFFI AFIRIKA – World Beat Musik, the Afrikan Experience with his new album ‘Quya Rootz’
SAT 28, 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. Nothing but positive energy! Celebrating 2 years, supporting ‘16 Days’. LIBERATED ENTRY!
SAT 28, 10pm, FAITH MANDIPIRA with PABLO & FRENDZ – part 2 of the ‘16 DAYS CONCERT’ joining the global 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women campaign – a new collaboration between long-time jazzists, delivering a performance of great music, also including originals and popular afro standards, and a strong message against violence.
TUE 01, 10pm, CLOSED for WORLD AIDS DAY COMMOMERATION CONCERT at The Book Cafe
WED 02, 6pm, ZIFF in the CLUB presents, “IN RWANDA, WE SAY…”- Anne Aghion, the director, interviews a genocide offender who has been released back into his community and the victims of the genocide. The film follows how at first, the coexistence between the people who instigated the genocide and the victimized people is unbearable. Many of the victims feel rage toward their former oppressors. But gradually, the victims and oppressors start talking to the camera, and then to each other as they start the difficult task of living with each other. FREE, all welcome!
WED 02, 10pm, MIC-INITY, Lovaz Rock Reggae!
THU 03, 6-8pm, ‘MONEY MUSIC Vol 1’ CD Launch – presented by B.A.N.
THU 03, 10pm, BONGO LOVE- Afrocoustic, Back home from extended tour: Welcome home!
FRI 04, 10pm, WILLIS WATAFFI AFIRIKA – World Beat Musik, the Afrikan Experience with his new album ‘Quya Rootz’
SAT 05, 5pm, E=MC2 - Dancehall, Hip- Hop, Reggae & Rap MC’s with some wicked rhymes!
SAT 05, 10pm, PIED PIPERS – Afro Jazz with one of Harare’s longest established and ever- popular groups, featuring hit singles ‘Ruva Rangu’ and ‘Sumukai’.
FRI 20-SAT 28, INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FILM FESTIVAL FOR WOMEN
Screenings at The Mannenberg: 1230, 1500, 1730, (& 2000)*
THU 26, Love For Share, Autumn Crocus, Human Rights Screening: Hear Us Zimbabwe, (followed by discussion), Barak Obama: People’s President (USA),
FRI 27, Nasija Matahar (Spain), Almost Blue (Italy), Beyond the Wall
SAT 28, Carla’s Song, Almost Blue (Italy)
(*Correct at the time of sending but subject to change – please check catalogue)
PLUS !!! BOOKS + CDs from THE ARTS FACTORY, BOOK CAFÉ
The Arts Factory is a new project by Pamberi Trust provides a point of sale for the work of Zimbabwean artists. All proceeds from sales go direct to artists/publishers. Opens Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm.
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
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