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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

Outrage over Zimura’s live band performance fees

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

Transit Crew 2024: A breadth of fresh air

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

How to create universal African rhythm

Of late Afro-beats seems to have changed that perception. Africans are now coming on board with their own traditional rhythms and Afro-pop styles.

By Fred Zindi Nov. 10, 2024

Songs of freedom in a dancehall in Zim

Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself. The reggae mystic Robert Nesta Marley laid down the soundtrack to what we thought was the dawn of freedom in 1980.

By Percy Zvomuya Sep. 4, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: UK musicians boycott events

In the United Kingdom, many artistes unite for a worthy cause such as anti-war campaigns.

By Fred Zindi Jun. 16, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: UK musicians boycott events

Rodney Munemo reviews Looking for Mother by Nkosiyazi Kan Kanjiri

There are people who stand out and have some finesse in whatever they do.

By Rodney Munemo May. 5, 2024

Rodney Munemo reviews Looking for Mother by Nkosiyazi Kan Kanjiri

What artists say about Uhuru

All roads led to Buhera, Murambinda for an all-night Uhuru gala scheduled to be held yesterday where popular artists like Agatha Murudzwa were expected to perform.

By Tendai Sauta Apr. 18, 2024