Oliver Mtukudzi
latest news & developmentsLet’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
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
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
Tuku at Harare’s Book Cafe
‘Watching Tuku on stage at the Book Café was at times an almost spiritual experience,’ writes Tomas Brickhill
Just singing to his situation
Songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday, had a song for every occasion
Through upheaval and instability, we always had Oliver Mtukudzi
The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on
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.
Legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi passes away
Oliver Mtukudzi, the iconic Zimbabwean musician, passed away on Wednesday. He was 66 years old
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.
Oliver Mtukudzi: Troubadour for troubled times
Through his soul-stirring music, Mtukudzi is a potent symbol of Zimbabwe’s pain and resilience.
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.
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.
Story of diaspora exiles many
The International Exhibition of Black Music reveals the iniquitous nature of halls of fame, writes Percy Zvomuya.
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.
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