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THE
BAOBAB
BAND
The Baobab Band presents a show that
recaptures the frantic intensity of the music of
the late great Leonard Dembo and the Devera
Ngwena Jazz Band. Comprised of several
talented up-and-coming artists, The Baobab
Band interprets the music of an unforgettable
musical era while honouring the career and
TUESDAY 30 APRIL / BANCABC Day / LAY'S GLOBAL STAGE / 12PM
music of Leonard Dembo, one of Zimbabwe’s
most popular and top-selling artists. The band
recreates Leonard Dembo classics note-fornote
from his career spanning 1980 – 1996.
Featuring live performances by Jonah Moyo,
the Dembo brothers and The Baobab Band.
Anaquim
Munya Mataruse
neKazevezeve
Munya Mataruse leads this six-piece Zimbabwean based band
who are part of a new generation of musicians making waves
on the local music scene. Specializing in Afro-contemporary
music, lead singer Munya’s smooth, soulful voice is unparalleled
and as a songwriter, his lyrics are deep and thought-provoking.
Munya neKazevezeve skilfully blend Afro-jazz, katekwe and jiti.
Munya Mataruse is one of Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s protégé’s and
honed his craft at Pakare Paye Arts Centre with his mentor.
In his short, but promising career, Munya Mataruse has shared
the stage with Alick Macheso, Suluman Chimbetu, Eric Wainana,
Ray Phiri and Oliver Mtukudzi. He has performed at the Winter
Jazz Festival, Victoria Falls Jazz Festival and at HIFA. This show is
an upbeat exploration of modern Zimbabwean music, featuring
high energy dancing and catchy, Zimbabwean melodies in an
exciting celebration of local culture, spirit and dance.
Gwarimba
Gwarimba, meaning ‘a bowl full of treasures’, is Mufakose’s
finest afro-fusion band. The Crossroads winners have a
stomping sound and highly entertaining lead singer. Since
their original success, the band has grown and their sound has
refined and gained an international audience after successful
tours of Sweden, Austria and Malawi.
African Destiny
African
TUESDAY 30 APRIL / BANCABC Day / LAY'S GLOBAL STAGE / 3PM
Their music is hot – their sound will make you move –
Gwarimba is one treasure you won’t want to miss.
THURSDAY 02 MAY / STANBIC BANK Day / LAY'S GLOBAL STAGE / 8:30PM
destiny presents a performance of original, electrifying and
afro-centric music. Their performance presents an intimate show that
will get the audience to experience Zimbabwe through music. African
Destiny won the Inter-Regional Music Crossroads competition and this
7-piece band has toured Europe to rave reviews.
WEDNEDAY 01 MAY / CABS Day / LAY'S GLOBAL STAGE / 10AM
Presented by the Embassy of Portugal
& INSTITUTO CAMÕES
Anaquim have emerged as one of Portugal’s most
popular bands in recent years. Their first album,
Desnecessariamente Complicado (Unnecessarily
Complicated) performed extremely well and led to the
band establishing their mark in the Lusophone world of
music. As Vidas dos Outros, the band’s second album is
a worthy successor and has launched the band onto the
international market.
Anaquim will delight audiences with their charm and
exuberance. Be sure to book tickets early!
TUE 30 APRIL
LAY’S GLOBAL STAGE
6PM BANCABC DAY
WED 01 MAY
LAY’S GLOBAL STAGE
1PM CABS DAY
Hope Masike
with
Monkey
Nuts
FEAT. DJ OIL
Presented by
Alliance Française and
the Embassy of France
Enigmatic, electric and eclectic,
The Monkey Nuts and Hope Masike present a
show entitled Boombap Idiophonics. A dynamic
synergy of sounds with elements of electronic/
digital, mbira, rock and hip-hop, this unusual mix
is an adventure into unknown territory. The homegrown
collective combine art and the science of
vocal and instrumental sounds to paint a vivid and
dynamic soundscape. Featuring a new generation
of Zimbabwean artists backed by one of the best
international dj’s, DJ Oil (France), this collaboration
will explode your mind and leave you dancing.
SAT 04 MAY
LAY'S GLOBAL STAGE
9:15PM COCA-COLA DAYDAY