Oliver Mtukudzi, one of the most important figures in Zimbabwean music in the past decades, died on January 23, 2019 at the Avenues Clinic in…
Celebrated Zimbabwean Musician Oliver Mtukudzi Dies at 66
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Artist Profiles: Oliver Mtukudzi
Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi was born September 22, 1952 in Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe. Oliver’s professional music career spanned more than thirty years and produced over 40…
The Significance of Oliver Mtukudzi’s Music Detailed in Living Tuku Music in Zimbabwe
Oliver Mtukudzi, Living Tuku Music in Zimbabwe (Indiana University Press, 2016), a 304-page book by Jennifer W. Kyker, provides fascinating details about one of…
Oliver Mtukudzi Performance in September at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents African Pop Giant Oliver Mtukudzi for four nights September 7-10. Band members include: Oliver Mtukudzi (vocals),…
His World is Your World
Various Artists Sound of the World (Wrasse Records WRASS 169, 2005) BBC London DJ Charlie Gillett has, as they say, done it again. The latest…
Travel the World with Putumayo DVD
The first in a series of DVDs, Travel the World with Putumayo features music videos and concert performances by some of the label’s favorite…
2003 Kora All African Music Awards, Winners Announced
Sandton, South Africa – The list of winners of the KORA All African Music Awards was announced last night, Saturday, December 6th at the…
The 2003 Kora All Africa Music Awards
Sandton, South Africa – The KORA All African Music Awards will be taking place on Saturday, December 6th at the Sandton Convention Center in…
Fear Not The Smooth
Various Artists Smooth Africa II: Exploring the Soul (Heads Up HUCD 3077, 2003) Yeah, I know. An album with “smooth” in the title fills your…
Indie Awards Finalists Announced
Whistesburg, USA – The Association for Independent Music (AFIM) has announced the finalists for the Indie Awards, the most important music awards for the independent…