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DUDU MANHENGA This self- styled and dynamic Zimbabwean singer and songwriter headlines the Spring Jazz Show at Intwasa. Dudu is no stranger to the big stage having worked and shared the stage with music greats such as Tuku, Steve Dyer, Louis Mhlanga, Tanga wekwa Sando, and the late Dumi Ngulube. During the Spring Jazz Show she will share the stage with Alexio Kawara and Cool Crooners.
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COOL CROONERS To perform at the Spring Jazz Show see programme for date |
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JEYS MARABINI After a two year absence from Intwasa Jeys Marabini returns to the Chibuku Stage - the festival’s biggest open air performance space a different man – older and with a brand new album that has been getting rave reviews from his multitude of fans locally and abroad. His new album Jeys @ 40 sets him apart from a lot of local musicians. With his new album that sees him embracing different cultures Jeys simply epitomises the blooming theme of the festival. At 40 he comes back to the festival more refined and ready to dish out the best. |
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ALEXIO KAWARA was born in Glen Norah,the southern part of the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare. He is the 4th born in a family of five. Alexio started his music career in the year 1999. After struggling to get a recording deal as a solo artist, Alexio later got a 3 year contract with Shamiso entertainment in 2001, the same year that he released his debut album, ‘Usazondisiya’. This had a number of hits which meant a good start for Alexio Kawara. ‘RwiyoRwangu’ (2003), which in English means my song, was Alexio’s second release. Chibvugubvugu, an afro-hip-hop track on the album was an explosive hit on the local radio stations to the extent that it was number one on two of the stations on the Top100 chart show for that year. Aleaxio Kawara will be sharing the stage with Dudu Manhenga and Cool Crooners as part of the The Spring Jazz Night at Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo. The Jazz night is on the 20th of September at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel. |
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IYASA Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA) has become a household name to Zimbabwe's arts scene. The group can best be described as one of Zimbabwe's most prized arts and cultural ambassadors as is evidenced by its successful expeditions, locally,regionally and internationally. IYASA thrives on grooming, nurturing youthful talent to blossom. The group is a resource centre for young artistes and a platform that has seen many an aspiring artiste achieve their goals. Catch them at the official opening ceremony on the 19th of September and at Chibuku Stage with Black Umfolosi and Chase Skhuza on 21st September 2012. |
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TUMBUKA Tumbuka Dance Company, one of Zimbabwe’s well known dance ambassadors, is scheduled to perform at this year’s Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo. The company is known for revolutionising dance by developing unique and socially relevant images that consequently influenced the direction of dancein Zimbabwe and Africa. With its well-trained dancers the company strives to be socially relevant by addressing the psychosocial realities and complexities of mainly Zimbabwean life for the purpose of inciting reflection and transformation in both the community and its company of dancers. Tumbuka integrates elements of traditional dance with contemporary idioms, movement, and the use of an eclectic selection of music- live or recorded. |
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BLACK UMFOLOSI Imbube is a traditional style of singing. It is also called "isichathamiya". The music was born in the mines of South Africa, started by black workers who used to hold social competitions during weekends. The music competitions became a highlight of everyone's social calendar. Winners of these social competitions got the adoration of their fans. Imbube has been made popular in the west by Ladysmith Black Mambazo of South Africa, but it would be so wrong to talk of this genre of music without talking about Zimbabwe’s Black Umfolosi.
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