Robert Zimba is an Afro-Jazz artist from Zimbabwe. He fuses Zimbabwean traditional sounds with South African Mbaqanga sounds. He was heavily influenced by the top guitarist of Mbaqanga style, Marks Mankwane who was the “Lead-Guitarist” of Makgona Tsohle Band which travelled the world backing Mahlathini and Mahotella Queens. Robert Zimba has released a new album entitled “Something “Different”. 

In the program the repertoire also included songs from other top artists in the African Continent like Angelique Kidjo from Benin, PSquare from Nigeria; Kanda Bongoman from DRC; Richie S from South Africa, Fela Kuti from Nigeria etc.

Robert Zimba is an Afro-Jazz artist from Zimbabwe. He fuses Zimbabwean traditional sounds with South African Mbaqanga sounds. He was heavily influenced by the top guitarist of Mbaqanga style, Marks Mankwane who was the “Lead-Guitarist” of Makgona Tsohle Band which travelled the world backing Mahlathini and Mahotella Queens. Robert Zimba has released a new album entitled “Something “Different”. In the program the repertoire also included songs from other top artists in the African Continent like Angelique Kidjo from Benin, PSquare from Nigeria; Kanda Bongoman from DRC; Richie S from South Africa, Fela Kuti from Nigeria etc.

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent. It features internationally acclaimed artists like Salif Keita; Angelique Kidjo; Gloria Bosman; Caiphus Semenya; Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many more. Budding artists are also given a platform. 

The idea behind the program is to develop, preserve and promote the rich multicultural talent of the African Continent through airplay and interviews of various artists and styles. In African societies music making is a necessity, not a luxury. Tune in to Rhythms of Africa from Monday to Friday, 10h00 to 11h00 Central African Time.

”No Music No Supper” Dr Thulasizwe “Thulas” Nkabinde.

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent.

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Robert Zimba

Indlovukazi was born and bred in Nkomazi Esibayeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. She wrote a song Mculo and posted a video of herself singing the song hoping for black Coffee to see it and work with her. Black coffee saw the video but recommended heavy K. Mculo with Heavy K opened more doors for her; she has now released the song Gugulethu with Prince Kaybee, Supta and the Afro boys. My Dali with Tns. Soon to release a song with Malumz on Decks. 
She has just released her debut single called L. O. V. E
She launched her professional music career through Ilizwi Musical Theatre play at The World Economic Forum in Cape Town where she met the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka who praised her talent. From there she never looked back! She performs in events like festivals, corporate events and private events. 
She has performed outside South Africa and in countries like France, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. In South Africa she has performed in big festivals like: Mbombela Jazz Festival, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Durban July, SA Music Indies, Mbombela Infecting The Cities Festival, The World Tourism event, Miss Mpumalanga, and many more. 
She has shared stages and worked with Oliver Mtukudzi, Don Laka, Robbie Malinga, Zahara, Rebecca Malope, Bholoja, the late Ray Phiri, Jeff Maluleka, Sands and Big Nuz

Indlovukazi was born and bred in Nkomazi Esibayeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. She wrote a song Mculo and posted a video of herself singing the song hoping for black Coffee to see it and work with her. Black coffee saw the video but recommended heavy K. Mculo with Heavy K opened more doors for her; she has now released the song Gugulethu with Prince Kaybee, Supta and the Afro boys. My Dali with Tns. Soon to release a song with Malumz on Decks. She has just released her debut single called L. O. V. E She launched her professional music career through Ilizwi Musical Theatre play at The World Economic Forum in Cape Town where she met the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka who praised her talent. From there she never looked back! She performs in events like festivals, corporate events and private events. She has performed outside South Africa and in countries like France, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. In South Africa she has performed in big festivals like: Mbombela Jazz Festival, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Durban July, SA Music Indies, Mbombela Infecting The Cities Festival, The World Tourism event, Miss Mpumalanga, and many more. She has shared stages and worked with Oliver Mtukudzi, Don Laka, Robbie Malinga, Zahara, Rebecca Malope, Bholoja, the late Ray Phiri, Jeff Maluleka, Sands and Big Nuz

Interviews with Indlovukazi from South Africa

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent. It features internationally acclaimed artists like Salif Keita; Angelique Kidjo; Gloria Bosman; Caiphus Semenya; Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many more. Budding artists are also given a platform. The idea behind the program is to develop, preserve and promote the rich multicultural talent of the African Continent through airplay and interviews of various artists and styles. In African societies music making is a necessity, not a luxury. Tune in to Rhythms of Africa from Monday to Friday, 10h00 to 11h00 Central African Time. ”No Music No Supper” Dr Thulasizwe “Thulas” Nkabinde.

The repertoire in the programme includes popular artists from the African Continent like Cesaria Evora from Cape Verde; Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe; Mwaba Phiri from Zambia; Steve Kekana & Nothembi Mkhwebane from South Africa.

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