African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music
The episode showcases awesome live performances by African artists including one set in an African Village under a tree to one on an international stage with the support of a choir of 900 .The songs bring to light topics that range from simple to complex ones. The music is timeless and spectacular.
The episode Sungura Music from the 90's and early 2000 by System Tazvida, Leonard Dembo, Pengaudzoke, Alick Macheso and Paul Mpofu.
By popular demand, the podcast features music by popular Zimbabwean Artists Jah Prayzer, Oriyano and Nisha Ts. Comparisons have been made between Jah Prayzer and Oriyano's music but what is undisputed is that both artists are extremely talented. Nisha Ts a female Zimbabwean artist, has recently been breaking a lot of glass ceilings with her diverse and vibrant recent releases.
The show plays African Rumba whose roots emanated from the Congo area, then spread and diversified to many other parts of the world due to slavery, colonization and migration of the people from that area. This podcast focuses on music from the modern day Democratic Republic of Congo. This type of music is very popular in many countries across the continent of Africa despite language barriers because it is rather danceable.
This episode features music by young trending artists as the African sound continues to evolve and explore different genres but also keeping that African authenticity
Zim Gospel Artists, The Unveiled and Minister Mahendere are featured in this episode.
This episode showcases African female artists in their purest form. Their artistry is reflected within their beautiful voices mixed with their emotions and messages in the music.
African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music
We feature songs currently trending in Zimbabwe including songs by Nisha Ts, Madam Boss Bling 4, Chillmaster and Driemo
The African Renaissance first podcast for 2025, explores diverse African music from Liberia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia among others. Nothing but good vibes only!!
A special episode on Christmas day featuring dance music for the festive season!
The show features songs that showcase some of Zimbabwe's genres of music including Jiti, Sungura, Kanindo, Mbira and Zimdancehall
The "Best African Musical Performance" award was introduced at the previous Grammys. The current nominations of five songs by Afrobeats Artists, therefore means that the category will be awarded for the second year running. This episode features music by the current Nominees, including some of their older songs.
Episode features songs by different African artists collaborating including those from newly released album by Saintfloew titled Trap YaMufundisi and a song by Nigerian Asake featuring Brazilian Ludmilla among others.
African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music
The show features sounds that are currently trending on Zim-Social Media. Artists such as Silent Killer currently trending with Zimdancehall, Simon Chimbetu currently trending with a classic Sungura song and many others!
This show has been inspired by recent social musical- events in Zimbabwe. Zim- dancehall, a blended spin-off of reggae, dancehall and Zim-sounds is seen as a representation of ghetto youths. Contrary to the opinion that it is on its way out, most young people seem to enjoy it. The show gives features recent releases and some chit chat on what has been happening in the Zim dancehall space.
This episode features current music from the younger African artists, including collaborations with other artists from around the world.
Jah Prayzah is a Zimbabwean musician who has combined elements of traditional Zimbabwean music and contemporary Afro-beats to produce his own unique music. He has a long list of hit songs and has collaborated with many local and international artists. This episode features his music by Jah Prayzah and his Third Generation Band
Going down memory lane with these lovable Zimbabwean songs. Its simple 'dance, sing and feel good' music from many years ago.
A mixed bag of great laid back music from Zimbabwe
Leonard Dembo an iconic Sungura Musician from Zimbabwe, was affectionately known as Musoro we Nyoka. Leonard Dembo was a self taught singer, lead guitarist, songwriter and music composer. He died in 1996 at the age of 37 years but left a rich legacy through his music which is featured in this episode.
The show plays music from one of Zimbabwe's most popular Jit musician in recent times. Baba Harare is also a very talented guitarist who was lead guitarist for another popular artist Jah Prayzah at one time before going solo. Zimbabwe Jit music is an energetic mix of many African elements, including Tanzanian guitar, Congolese rhumba, chimurenga mbira-guitar, can include a bit of South African township jive and Trinidadian soca. It was also called Jit-Jive in the 80s
The show features music by Lucky Dube, one of the most popular African reggae artists of all time. His music is timeless despite his death in 2007, it still resonates with many reggae music lovers not just in Africa but all over the world.
This episode features new music by some of Zimbabwe's biggest artists including Winky D, Gemma, Killer T, Mr Candy, Micheal Magz and Tocky vibes.
A mixed bag of great laid back music from Zimbabwe
African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music
The show features oldies music from the likes of 'Dr Love' Paul Matavire, Leonard Dembo, Thomas Mapfumo, Simon Chimbetu among others.
African Rumba music originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo but is widely played at African weddings and other celebrations due to the beats which are easy to dance, even for those who do not understand the lyrics of the songs. This show features some of the popular relatable old school rumba songs.
As March is a month dedicated to women, this show features some Nigeria's finest female musicians.
If these songs by Zimbabwean musicians are not on your playlist, have a listen to music that is 'bubbling under' the usual hits and see if you like any of them.
This show features music by Zimbabwean Afro Jazz artist Tanga wekwa Sando.
This show features music by a South African singer/ songwriter and self taught guitarist Zahara. This show is a tribute to Zahara who was multi talented including being a great vocalist but sadly died on 11 December 2023 at the age of 36
This shows features recently released music from Zimbabwe. These include latest songs by Freeman featuring Jah Prayzah, Baba Harare featuring Saint Floew, Holy Ten, Gemma, Takura, Guspy Warrior Featuring Baba Mechanic Manyeruke
African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music
The show features music that can be danced to. The songs are a mix of different genres by artists from different countries in Africa
The show features Oliver Mtukudzi's music. Oliver is an African Legend and one of the most popular musicians to ever come out of Zimbabwe. Oliver Mtukudzi also affectionately known as TUKU by his fans has released 67 Albums in his musical career. The show plays a few of the songs from his wide collection.
This is a second feature of Gospel music which is one of the biggest musical genres in Africa. Songs featured in the show are timeless classics with most of them being more than 20 years old but still relevant today as they were at the time they got released.
The show features music by ExQ who rose to fame in the early 2000's when Urban Grooves music genre was gaining popularity in Zimbabwe. He has continued to produce great music and on the 5th of August released his latest album titled 'Enoch' which is his real first name. This show will play music from this latest album including songs from his previous albums
The show plays music from Africa Unite a posthumously released album by the legendary Bob Marley and The Wailers which features Artists from Africa who perform their own reinterpretation of his Classic Songs.
This show features songs by Miriam Makeba, Ishmael Lo and the Soul Brothers among others. These timeless classics sound as good as they did many years ago.