Acclaimed Zimbabwean guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Mtukudzi is set to perform on Friday November 11th at The Opera House in Toronto.
Oliver Mtukudzi, also known as “Tuku”, is a virtuoso guitarist with a deep and splendid voice. He sings in Zimbabwe’s dominant Shona language as well as Ndebele and English.
Oliver Mtukudzi’s discography includes: The Oliver Mtukudzi Collection: The Tuku Years, Paivepo, Shanda, Nhava, Tuku Music, and Vhunze Moto.
Tuku is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern and Southern Africa, focusing on Young People’s Development and HIV and AIDS Prevention.
Doors: 21:00 / Show: 22:00
The Opera House, 735 Queen St E.
Advance at smallworldmusic.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
