Is reggae music in Ziimbabwe dead?
The iconic Zimbabwean reggae rockers and their music will literally be dead in the next decade or so. Mark my words. But what do others think?
By Fred Zindi
Jan. 25, 2026
In the groove: Ibrahim Traore shares Bob Marley’s vision
What Bob Marley saw then is what Traore sees now. Remember Bob Marley in 1979 sang:
By Fred Zindi
Nov. 16, 2025
How Bob Marley wrote his songs
The legend, Bob Marley was truly a philosopher.
By Fred Zindi
Sep. 7, 2025
Mavhudzi plots October Reggae Fest 2025
Across the world, reggae’s journey began in the gritty studios of Kingston, Jamaica, giving a voice to the oppressed with conscious lyrics and hypnotic rhythms.
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 2, 2025
‘No Woman No Cry’ — And she didn’t: Rita Marley benediction
Rita’s radiance is that her beauty, grace and resilience were understated. She lived in a whirlwind of rehearsals, sprinting children, and concert performances.
By Ashleigh Chambeni
May. 23, 2025
In the groove: Apocalypse now
A version of this song was released as a vinyl single in Jamaica in December 1997 long after Marley’s death, with samples of Bob Marley’s voice saying Rastafari is the prince of peace a
By Fred Zindi
Apr. 13, 2025
Outrage over Zimura’s live band performance fees
Zindi would always tell me that he earned more money as a Zimura board member than he did performing in Transit Crew.
By Fred Zindi
Mar. 23, 2025
Transit Crew 2024: A breadth of fresh air
The band performed at many venues within Zimbabwe and even toured Japan.
By Fred Zindi
Jan. 1, 2025
In the groove: Bob Marley: 44 years on
Bob Marley’s words embody love, freedom, and resilience, making them timeless and universally impactful.
By Fred Zindi
Dec. 29, 2024
