Oliver Mtukudzi: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
He seemed so casual — sitting on a bar stool behind the Tiny Desk, acoustic guitar in hand — but when you hear that husky voice, you'll know why he's a legend.
The Relleke Massacre (ca. 1962)
On January 28, 1962 Johanne Relleke was stung by 2,243 wild bees
The Selous Scouts (ca. 1977)
The Selous Scouts was a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army
Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits Live on KEXP
Watch Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits perform live on KEXP.
Mbira: Spirit Of The People (ca. 1990)
From traditional rituals of music and dance, through the stirring choruses of
From Neharawa To Harare (ca. 1982)
On the second anniversary of independence from Britain, Zimbabwe embarked on the process of renaming its cities, towns and streets, in an
Finding Mercy
Robyn and Mercy, were poster children for the new Zimbabwe. Robyn was as pale-skinned as Mercy was dark, so the girls were
The Chamhembe Story
The history of Zimbabwean music is incomplete without mentioning "vapfanha vemaCD”.
Muroyi Ndiani? (Who Is The Witch?)
What does a family do when a child starts hearing voices and acts strange? Filmmaker Lawrie Zidyana’s documentary looks back at how
About the South East Lowveld
Red earth and silhouetted baobabs trees set against a fiery sunset sky. Granite domes dwarf the spreadeagled msasa trees
Ti Gonzi – Mufaro Kwamuri
Ti Gonzi is a renowned Zimbabwean Hip Hop artist with over ten years in the music industry. He recently released his much-awaited album ,“Hip Hop Yeku Ghetto 2”. This two-sided album features a balance of Vernacular Shona and English Rap, with tracks such as
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Winky D, Freeman, Amara Brown, Holy Ten, Sandra Ndebele & Hwabarant
Six of Zimbabwe’s biggest stars have combined their talents to create a
Enzo Ishall – Ndanzvenga
There’s no end in sight for Enzo Ishall’s hot streak. After five
Trevor Dongo – Love Story Part 2 (feat. Hillzy)
With the combined magical powers of Trevor Dongo and Hillzy, the much-anticipated
Soul Jah Love – Pamamonya Ipapo
‘Pamamonya Ipapo’ loosely describes someone triumphing against larger and more physically imposing
Editor's Picks
Black Umfolosi at Shrewsbury Folk Festival (ca. 2022)
Get ready to see a truly magical and extraordinary show when catching a performance by the Zimbabwean music and dance group, Black Umfolosi.
Gold Mafia (ca. 2023)
March 23, 2023, marks a significant day in the history of exposing corruption in the gold industry. The highly anticipated “Gold Mafia” documentary was released, uncovering the dark underbelly of the global gold trade and its links to organised crime
Malcom Mufunde – Economy
With hard-hitting rhymes, mesmerising beats, and soulful lyrics, Malcom Mufunde and YaadUniverse recently dropped their sophomore album, Economy. Displaying true craftsmanship, the album is made up of both punchlines and intricate wordplay. It seamlessly highlights the social and political issues
Black Umfolosi at Shrewsbury Folk Festival (ca. 2022)
Get ready to see a truly magical and extraordinary show when catching a performance by the Zimbabwean music and dance group, Black Umfolosi.
Gold Mafia (ca. 2023)
March 23, 2023, marks a significant day in the history of exposing
Malcom Mufunde – Economy
With hard-hitting rhymes, mesmerising beats, and soulful lyrics, Malcom Mufunde and YaadUniverse
Ti Gonzi – Mufaro Kwamuri
Ti Gonzi is a renowned Zimbabwean Hip Hop artist with over ten
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Winky D, Freeman, Amara Brown, Holy Ten, Sandra Ndebele & Hwabarant
Six of Zimbabwe’s biggest stars have combined their talents to create a
The Rhodesia Colony
Pfumo re Vanhu (ca. 1978)
How to Africanise the war, yet keep the political situation stable and unchanged? The Rhodesians found an answer with Pfumo Re Vanhu.
Cecil Rhodes: King of Diamonds
Cecil John Rhodes (5 July 1853 – 26 March 1902) was a British mining magnate, and politician in southern Africa. He was prime minister of Cape Colony (1890 – 1896) and organiser of the giant diamond-mining company De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd.
The Selous Scouts (ca. 1977)
The Selous Scouts was a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army that operated from 1973 until 1980.
Mugabe’s Gamble (ca. 1981)
Julian Manyon and the team from Thames Television's 'TV Eye' travel to Zimbabwe to Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe,and some of his key revolutionary allies.
How free, how fair? (ca. 1980)
With elections looming in Southern Rhodesia, a small monitoring force work to ensure free and fair elections.
Music Videos
Enzo Ishall – Ndanzvenga
There’s no end in sight for Enzo Ishall’s hot streak. After five successful years, he just might be the most consistent artist we’ve seen in ZimDancehall. Just when you think his track is winding down, wham! Ndanzvenga arrives and confirms the suspicions of many
Saintfloew – Silas Mavende
Saintfloew, the Chitungwiza based Samanyanga Sounds rapper, has been stepping up his
Poptain – Munhu Wenyama
Lord Forgive me if I ever use mi voice / Ina wrong
Nutty O – Jehovah Musatisiye (Stripped Version)
We living inna difficult times / Poverty getting serious overtime / Ishe
Jah Prayzah – Nhoroondo
Nhoroondo is a four-part visual series from the tenth studio album by