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HARARE
Roots Music / Indie / Afro-beat

Zimbabwean Dance Music



London, UK
United Kingdom

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Member Since4/19/2006
Band Websitehararemusic.com
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InfluencesThomas Mapfumo, Tuku, James Chimombe, Bhundu Boys, Lovemore Majaivana, Salif Keita, Miriam Makeba, Bob Marley, U2, Manu Dibango, Angelique Kidjo, Oumou Sangare, Ali Farka Toure, Franco, Simon Chimbetu, Ephat Mujuru, Dumi Maraire, Lucky Dube, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Al Green, Pepe Kalle, Dorothy Masuka, Khaled, Mulemena Boys, Ray Charles, Sekouba Bambino
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Record LabelHarare Music
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 8 2010 11:00P
Passing Clouds London
Jan 9 2010 10:00P
London London
Jan 29 2010 9:00P
Green Note London
Feb 5 2010 7:00P
SOAS London
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
The Civic Barnsley
Feb 26 2010 8:00P
The Courthouse Otley
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
St Pauls Centre Cambridge
Mar 14 2010 9:00P
Hootananny Brixton London, London and South East
May 28 2010 7:30P
St Ethelburga’s Centre London, London and South East

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   About HARARE
HARARE are one of the few groups to be playing Zimbabwean dance music in Europe.

Formed by musicians from the heart of Zimbabwean urban music; Harare combines different styles from Jit Jive to traditional hypnotic rhythms of the mbira (lamellaphone) which reflect the different backgrounds of the people who make up the group. Harare music is also heavily influenced by Chimurenga, the genre developed by music guru, Thomas Mapfumo.

Founding member Kudaushe Matimba (marimba, keys and vocals) has worked with one of the best groups to come out of Africa, the Bhundu Boys. Bhundu Boys were a groundbreaking force in the World music industry, as they paved the way for more artists to reach commercial success in Europe and the US. Kudaushe has also worked as sideman to many more Zimbabwean performers such as Chartwell Dutiro, Clive Malunga, Stella Chiweshe, Chiwoniso Maraire, Prince Tendai, Beulah Djoko, and Jonah Sithole as well as working with some of the most highly rated Zimbabwean musicians.

Kudaushe brings both old and new original compositions and arrangements to the Harare set. Words to his songs are performed in Shona language of Zimbabwe and invariably deal with social and economic issues. Some of the songs are traditional ones from Zimbabwe, based on the traditional instrument, the mbira. Harare have the style, impulse and experience to show there is a promising future ahead for Zimbabwean based dance music and for their exciting new songs and arrangements.

Past Activities

Gateway International Roots Festival 2009
Barnsley Black History Celebrations
Walsall Black History Celebrations
ZimFest UK 2008
Nottingham Riverside Festival
Music Village Festival
Cambridge St Pauls
Hull Gig in the Park
Project Zimbabwe
Territorios Sevilla
Secousse London
Manifesto London
Off the Tracks Festival
Shambala Festival
Southport International Arts Festival
London Rise Festival
MAC, Birmingham
Sanctuary Festival, London
London Thames Festival
ZimFest UK 09
Pontardawe Festival 09
Luton Summer Festival 09
Howden Live

Bookings - UK and Europe: andy@tomtommusic.co.uk

Management: info@hararemusic.com

CD 'Tatopera' available to buy/order from

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Aug 26 2009 9:07 AM

you guys were brilliant at pontredawe art festival! everyone in the band was blown away! love from juboco
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