Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella group from Zimbabwe, is on a mission to spread a message of peace and love, and to introduce the world to a type of vocal music called "mbube." Werner Puntigam ...

To get a copy of Majongwe's music, fans go to his office at the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, of which he is secretary general. He charges the equivalent of $1 for a tape and $2.50 for a CD.

Musician Qounfuzed has publicly criticised local music awards, alleging that corruption and unfair practices are widespread. In a recent interview with Earground TV, the UK-based artist claimed that ...

Piranha PIR1681 2002 Heresy! Mbira music with electric guitars? What have the children come to?! If there's anything that defines the Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe, it's spirituality and tradition.

Zimbabwe has a deep musical heritage rooted in Shona tribal culture, revolving around the mbira (also known as the thumb piano) and hosho (shaker). Shona music traditionally serves as a medium for ...

Zimbabwean music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's lyrics have delved into child abuse and homeless youngsters living on the streets. Now he's been chosen to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N ...

Oliver Mtukudzi, a giant of Zimbabwean music, was also popular around the world for his distinctive voice and his blending of many styles of music. Mtukudzi released more than 60 albums ...

Zimbabwe’s music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, more commonly known as “Tuku,” died Wednesday. His music career spanned more than four decades, and largely cut across Zimbabwe's political divide.

Zimbabwe music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has been given national hero status following his death Wednesday. It is the highest honor that can be given to an individual by Zimbabwe and Mtukudzi is the ...

More than 70 years ago, township music started as a symbol of identity and dissent in colonial Africa. Today, the music has grown full circle. A new book traces the roots and evolution of urban ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Organizers of a classical music festival in Zimbabwe say authorities arrested a prominent British music personality at a concert in the second city of Bulawayo.