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Oliver Mtukudzi

Let’s find our peace before we rest: Sibongile Khumalo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa
Friday
/ 23 January 2023

Let’s find our peace before we rest: Sibongile Khumalo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa

I have come to realise that death is the ultimate rest. It is the “peace” part where the problems start

By Lerato Tshabalala
January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends
Friday
/ 23 January 2023

January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends

Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi and Jonas Gwangwa died on 23 January and Sibongile Khumalo on 28 January

By Bongeka Gumede
Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders
Friday
/ 21 January 2023

Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders

Tseliso Monaheng writes a paean to the jazz and African music torchbearers who have moved on to other worlds – Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Jonas Gwangw

By Tseliso Monaheng
Tuku at Harare’s Book Cafe
Africa
/ 28 January 2019

Tuku at Harare’s Book Cafe

‘Watching Tuku on stage at the Book Café was at times an almost spiritual experience,’ writes Tomas Brickhill

By Staff Reporter
Just singing to his situation
Article
/ 25 January 2019

Just singing to his situation

Songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday, had a song for every occasion

By Ranga Mberi
Through upheaval and instability, we always had Oliver Mtukudzi
Africa
/ 24 January 2019

Through upheaval and instability, we always had Oliver Mtukudzi

The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on

By Mako Muzenda
Zimbabwe’s master of song, Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66
Article
/ 23 January 2019

Zimbabwe’s master of song, Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66

In addition to its social commentary, what will continue to draw listeners to his music is the healing and solace it offers.

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi passes away
Article
/ 23 January 2019

Legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi passes away

Oliver Mtukudzi, the iconic Zimbabwean musician, passed away on Wednesday. He was 66 years old

By Staff Reporter
The Top 10 acts to watch at CTIJF
Article
/ 26 March 2015

The Top 10 acts to watch at CTIJF

To help you navigate this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi has compiled a list of the top 10 not-to-be-missed shows.

By Staff Reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi: Troubadour for troubled times
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Oliver Mtukudzi: Troubadour for troubled times

Through his soul-stirring music, Mtukudzi is a potent symbol of Zimbabwe’s pain and resilience.

By Firdose Moonda
The musical Tuku train keeps on rolling
Article
/ 7 December 2012

The musical Tuku train keeps on rolling

At age 60 and with 60 albums behind him, the legendary musician has been credited with largely being responsible for defining Zimbabwe’s sound.

By Percy Zvomuya
Tuku: Bringing light and hope
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Tuku: Bringing light and hope

Zimbabwe’s master of song Oliver Mtukudzi has just turned 60. But he shows no signs of slowing down, even after the death of his son.

By Staff Reporter
Story of diaspora exiles many
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Story of diaspora exiles many

The International Exhibition of Black Music reveals the iniquitous nature of halls of fame, writes Percy Zvomuya.

By Percy Zvomuya
Mokoomba: Keeping the Tonga language alive through music
Article
/ 10 October 2012

Mokoomba: Keeping the Tonga language alive through music

Mokoomba is a band from Zimbabwe but Mokoomba isn’t a Zimbabwean band and are different from the average Zimbabwean outfit in a lot of ways.

By Percy Zvomuya
Brief union sealed by fate
Article
/ 10 June 2011

Brief union sealed by fate

Chance brings two of Zimbabwe’s leading musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi and Thomas Mapfumo, together to share their thoughts and feelings

By Percy Zvomuya
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Article
/ 8 June 2011

Bushfire ignites boycott calls

Soaking in the crowd singing the chorus to his hit <i>Neria</i> at Swaziland’s Bushfire festival, Zimbabwean artist Oliver Mtukudzi paused…

By Niren Tolsi
The take on Tuku
Article
/ 5 September 2008

The take on Tuku

Percy Zvomuya speaks to Oliver Mtukudzi about the changing context of his music.

By Percy Zvomuya

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