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”. <br><br>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.