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Sistaz Open Mic Celebrates 6 Years at The Book Cafe Print E-mail
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Thursday, 24 January 2013 18:17

Sistaz Open Mic Celebrates 6 Years at The Book Cafe

Talented women artists are gearing up to celebrate the 6th anniversary of Sistaz Open Mic at the Book Cafe on Saturday January 19 at 2pm.  This special event is a rare treat that includes a combination of established and amateur women artists performing music, poetry and dance at a unique event that gives women the opportunity to 'strut their stuff' on the Book Cafe stage.  The female-centric event promises dynamic, not-to-be-missed performances at a daytime show followed by a performance by Sistaz Open Mic 'graduate' Tariro neGitare at 5:30pm.

Sistaz Open Mic is an innovative, delightful showcase of Harare's raw, female talent.  Launched and developed by Pamberi Trust in January 2007, this vital event takes place at the Book Cafe on the second Saturday of each month.  Pamberi Trust runs a weekly 'Open Mic' program every Tuesday night where amateur artists-both men and women-can come and perform on a professional stage.  However, this programme begins at 7pm and often finishes quite late at night. And so, the Sistaz Open Mic programme was developed to provide a safe, day-time platform that women could come and take part in, and still get home safely before dark.

Poet and Pamberi Trust Gender Projects Officer, Batsirai Chigama says, “Open Mic has over the years become the place to be on the second Saturday of each month, where the 'sistaz' always know they can come and have a great time.  The crowd is always warm and more welcoming.  It is a much more endearing crowd which boosts the confidence of emerging women artists”.  This Saturday, Pamberi Trust celebrates 6 years of a successful Sistaz Open Mic programme.  To mark the occasion, this month's event will have a few prominent local and international female artists in attendance.

Mandisa Mabuthoe acclaimed poet and winner of the first Regional Poetry Slam in 2011 hailing from Botswana, will be present to support Zimbabwean female artists.  Also present will be local artists Clare Nyakujara and Tamy Moyo, who have performed at the Sistaz Open Mic regularly in the past and who will also raise their beautiful voices in song and perform Saturday afternoon.  Finally, in attendance will be international recording artist Shingai Shoniwa, front-woman of the popular UK indie-rock band, The Noisettes.  Shoniwa is a fierce performer, who has drawn comparisons to Grace Jones for her fierce style and unmatched and unique vocals. As the lead singer of the The Noisettes, Shoniwa (who is half-Zimbabwean) is part of a small pool of talented diasporans who represent Zimbabwe abroad.  These fabulously talented women will all be present to give support to the aspiring women performers.

Sistaz Open will be hosted by frequent Sistaz Open Mic performer, Yolanda Hassan this Saturday.  Over the years, the growth of Sistaz Open Mic is a direct result of young, female artists taking ownership of the project and mentoring by established women artists.  The event is fully run by women, including stage management, photography, filming and administration.  Word of mouth publicity is strong, and along with supportive family and friends, the audience often includes talent scouts from professional artists, which has led to lucrative work for some.  Recognizing that some women are mothers, artists are encouraged to bring their kids who enjoy the music and festive, communal atmosphere.

Tariro Ruzvidzo, known professionally as Tariro neGitare, will headline her own show after the Sistaz Open Mic, with a show-stopping performance.  Tariro neGitare used the Sistaz Open Mic platform to perfect her skills, founded Acoustic Night at the Zimbabwe German Society (ZGS) and regularly performs at the coffee shop Freshly Ground.

Ruzvidzo says of Sistaz Open Mic, “Its the platform where I started.  Thats where I first started playing the guitar publicly.  I was a singer before, just at church, and at home.  But at Sistaz Open Mic is where I first performed professionally. Thats when I met up with Edith [Edith weUtonga], and we started performing in the band.”

Sistaz Open Mic is part of the Pamberi Trust FLAME (Female Literary, Arts and Music Enterprise) programme at the Book Cafe which provides gender-sensitive platforms, publicity and exposure, performance opportunities, networking and skills workshops. Successful female artists who have performed at Sistaz Open Mic include: Chiwoniso Maraire, Hope Masike, Eyahra Mathazia, Tariro neGitare, Dudu Manhenga, Clare Nyakujara, Tina Watyoka, Lady Thanda and Kessia Magosha. Acclaimed Spoken-word Poets Roxanne 'Xapa' Mathazia, Linda 'Poetic Angel'Gabriel, Cynthia 'Flowchyld' Marangwanda and Primrose Dzenga have also come through, while actresses Priscilla and Privilege Mutendera have delighted audiences with their acting skills.

Sistaz Open Mic is proud to celebrate their 6th birthday at the Book Cafe at its new venue.  To mark the 6-year anniversary, there will be special give-aways and prizes.  The public are invited to come dance, sing and even perform as we celebrate with the female artists of Sistaz Open Mic on the Book Cafe stage.  Registration is anytime before 2pm on Saturday.  Come and join us for an unforgettable afternoon!

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Reggae Delight: Mathias Julius in Grand Homecoming Show with Mannex Superstar reggae artists Matthias Julius and Mannex will perform together in a spectacular reggae and dancehall showdown on December 15, at 8pm at The Book Cafe. The Book Cafe warmly w Print E-mail
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Friday, 14 December 2012 02:22

Reggae Delight: Mathias Julius in Grand Homecoming Show with Mannex

Book Cafe, Saturday December 15, 8pm

 

Superstar reggae artists Matthias Julius and Mannex will perform together in a spectacular reggae and dancehall showdown on December 15, at 8pm at The Book Cafe.  The Book Cafe warmly welcomes Mathias “Matty” Julius back to Zimbabwe where he will perform an electric collaboration with fellow reggae star Mannex Motsi.  Matthias Julius has just returned to Zimbabwe after 7 months in the UK and is ready to show his fans some love at one of Harare's most exciting live music venues.  Both reggae maestros are working hard on a collaborative show that is sure to bring the house down!

 

Mannex Motsi is well-known as the lead singer of legendary reggae outfit Transit Crew.  After three years as the front man, Mannex branched out on his own and now fronts his own band, Mannex and Mo Familee.  Since then he has released two albums.  The first, “Rwendo”, which spawned the hits Munhu Mutema, Vavengi and Tine Tsamba.  Most recently, Mannex's second album, “Mo Love” is bubbling with the tracks Mwari Ndewe Munhu Wese and Vanotamba Mapepa which have received constant airplay.  The smooth crooner is in demand and will perform this Saturday fresh off a one-of-a-kind  acoustic show at Alliance Francaise last week.  Of that show Mannex says, “It was an amazing show, and the people who were there really enjoyed it”.

 

Saturday night's performance at the Book Cafe is in part a celebration of Mathias Julius' return to Zimbabwe.  Matthias Julius is a former dancer for contemporary dance troupe, Tumbuka.  In recent years, Julius has focused on his musical career, releasing two albums: “Here I Come” in 2009 and “Don't Look Back” in 2011.  Popular tracks I Miss You and Twenty ten (with fellow musician Oliver Mtukudzi), have won him a loyal and enthusiastic following in Zimbabwe and the UK where he has spent the past year. 

 

Julius performs with his band X-Vybes and sings what he calls “Reggae with a Zimbabwean voice”.  He is currently recording his new album and he will perform some songs from it in Zimbabwe for the first time on Saturday night.  Julius has been very successful in the UK, most notably performing with Oliver Mtukudzi in the UK this past August.

 

Julius released the upbeat track Pahushamwari Hwedu earlier this year, featuring Mannex and 8 other dance hall artists.  Mannex says of Julius, “We have performed together before.  On Saturday we will perform this track and we will invite all the artists who collaborated on the track onstage”.  These  include, Lady Thanda, Mary Mo, J. Farai, Chaza, Lady Squanda, Cello Culture and Kalabash.  To his fans Julius says, “I'm back, I haven't changed, I'm still the same person. I am still singing the same songs, plus some new ones!”

 

Saturday night's show promises to be an exciting musical display by passionate reggae enthusiasts at The Book Cafe.  Experience Mannex and Mo Familee in a fresh collaboration with Mathias Julius and X-Vybz, including a whole host of reggae and dancehall artists.  Do not miss it!

 

 

 

Tsvete (Book Cafe, December 15, 2pm)

Earlier on in the day, Book Cafe will showcase the young, but extremely talented band, Tsvete on December 15 at 2pm.  A phenomenal new talent, Tsvete is a band that's going places.  They are a polished, professional outfit and their performance is an unforgettable experience. 

 

Based in Norton, Tsvete have been nurtured at Oliver Mtukudzi's music academy, Pakare Paye.  They cite him as a mentor and indeed their music is very much influenced by the legendary musician.  The band was founded by Admire Maponde, Ashton Nyahora and Kondwani Thete at Pakare Paye Arts Center.  They are a 7-piece band whose sound is  African fusion.  Tsvete have opened for Oliver Mtukudzi, were part of the Masanga Book Musical Theatre and have also performed at Book Cafe as part of a showcase of Pakare Paye  artists.  In Norton, they regularly perform at the Pakare Paye Arts Centre.

 

This exciting new band has become an audience favourite and a highlight of Book Cafe's weekly “Open Mic” nights and they will without a doubt, lift your feet with their infectious rhythms.  Book Cafe audiences can expect  a strong mix of reggae,  Afro-pop and traditional music as Tsvete serve up a mosaic of musical experiences.

Come experience Afro-fusion beats with Tsvete, and stay for the explosive reggae party with Mannex and Mathias Julius!  The Book Cafe has a mouth-watering home style cooked menu, including choice meat cuts prepared fresh on the braai in its 'Gochi-Gochi' Garden outside.  With two bars and friendly, efficient service, come and enjoy wonderful music at Harare's premiere live music venue!

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Free 16 Days Film: ‘Polytechnique’ – The Montreal Massacre Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 23:31

Free 16 Days Film:

‘Polytechnique’ – The Montreal Massacre

A free film screening by the Embassy of Canada in support of the ‘16 Days Campaign’ against gender-based violence

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Wednesday 05 December 2012

Book Cafe, 6pm : FREE, all welcome

139 S.Machel Ave / 6th Street, Harare

 

The 16 Days campaign is a global phenomenon, sweeping across the world since 1991 to bring awareness of, and activism against violence against women.  In Harare, the Embassy of Canada supports the campaign with a screening of the film ‘Polytechnique’  at Book Café on Wednesday 5 December, portraying the horrific incident that started the worldwide campaign.

 

‘Polytechnique’ is a Canadian film based on the École Polytechnique massacre (also known as the "Montreal Massacre"), which documents the events of December 6, 1989, through the eyes of two students who witness a gunman murder fourteen young women.

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