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HARARE
Roots Music / Indie / Afro-beat

"Zimbabwean Dance Music"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/hararelondon  

   HARARE: General Info
Member Since4/19/2006
Band Websitehararemusic.com
Band MembersKudaushe Matimba - keys/marimba
Mr Kenny Chitsvatsva, Mr Chakanyuka - drums/percussion
Jules Faife - bass
Laurence Corns - guitars
Mr Rama Karimanda - sax
Babacar - percussion
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
Sounds LikeHarare ..
Record LabelHarare Music
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 10:00P
Secousse, Notting Hill Arts Club London and South East
Jul 13 2008 7:00P
Diaspora London Music Village, Hyde Park London and South East
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Battersea Barge London and South East
Aug 2 2008 3:00P
Nottingham Riverside Festival Nottingham
Aug 15 2008 6:00P
Scarborough Scarborough, Northeast
Aug 30 2008 1:00P
TBC London and South East
Oct 9 2008 6:00P
Walsall Midlands

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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.

Kudaushe Matimba (marimba, keys and vocals) has worked with one of the best groups to come out of Africa, the Bhundu Boys, and also as sideman to many more Zimbabwean performers such as Chartwell Dutiro, Clive Malunga, Stella Chiweshe, Prince Tendai, Beulah Djoko, and Jonah Sithole as well as working with some of the most highly rated Zimbabwean musicians.
Drummer, Kenny Chitsvatsva is the original member of 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.

Matimba and Chitsvatsva bring both old and new original compositions and arrangements to the Harare set. Words to their songs are performed in Shona language of Zimbabwe and invariably deal with social and economic issues. 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.

Contact: info@hararemusic.com

New CD 'Tatopera' available to buy/order from

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HARARE's Friends Comments
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Pro Recordings London





Jul 5 2008 4:10 PM

Cheers for the add! Keep up the good work & keep us in mind for cheap, high quality recording, mixing & mastering! Pro Recs.
A.J. HOLMES DJS @ SECOUSSE 11th July London


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Jul 3 2008 4:22 PM

Thanks for the positive comment, yeah really looking forward to see you play on the 11th.

Yes One love bruv

A.J.
xx
A.J. HOLMES DJS @ SECOUSSE 11th July London


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Jul 2 2008 4:54 PM

Beautiful music! looking forward to seeing you live on the 11th.

AJ xx
Ray





Jun 29 2008 11:30 PM

Great music! Thanks for friendship, regards Ray.
MADYA DIEBATE





Jun 27 2008 1:29 AM

Merci pour l'amitie.
Ciao da Roma.
Ariel Nahum





Jun 26 2008 1:12 PM

wow!you're great.jah bless.you are invited coming 2 israel anytime.
Satya


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Jun 16 2008 6:44 AM

~MBIRA DZAVADZIMU~Photobucket~MUSIC is the GREAT GLOBAL HEALER~Greetings, Harare! Thanks for the add! I love mbira! I've been playing every day for 8 years. I will play for the rest of my life. I'm so appreciative to your people for that most precious instrument, music, and tradition.
The music you present here on your page is great, too! Love & blessings, Satya~
AFRICA OYÉ 2008


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Jun 16 2008 6:23 AM

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Jun 2 2008 4:04 PM

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-African Proverb

Let your actions speak louder than your words;
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Get your friends to add me, pass this link on:
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Thanks and much love,
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Crystina Maez





May 29 2008 9:31 AM

Maintain the magic on your way!
Covscene





May 28 2008 6:38 PM

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DJ MO-LAUDI





May 27 2008 6:31 AM

c u thursday
Liberian Networking Organization





May 26 2008 6:46 PM

Thanks for the add

LINO 2008
Marisa Gámez





May 26 2008 8:16 AM

Hiiii guys!!!
Im Marisa!! How are you?? I told Nacho about minidisc, there is no problem, he..ll send your minidisc!!! Pleaseee how can i get your music???? I want it!!! I need it!!!
Kisses !!
Keep on touch
Wasis Diop





May 26 2008 3:20 AM

Judu Bék, déjà disponible en France & en Angleterre, enjoy !!!
Judu Bék, already released in France & UK,enjoy !!!

Wasis Diop team.

Lydia





May 18 2008 2:16 PM

Hi hun,

so sorry about that I must have passed you the wrong one.

That's funny because I tried that one a while ago too, the one I gave you, and it made me all angry because they sucked real bad, and they didn't pay too good either they offered like tickets and stuff instead of money.

But anyways, the correct site is

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it's the one I am cashing $650 a week with putting in about 22 hours a week, sometimes up to like 30 hours if I'm bored.

After you get your membership make sure you sign up with with the companies on page one in the members section because they are the ones that pay the big bucks, I got $65 for one that took me 30 minutes today. You'll see what I'm talking about when you begin.

Anna started taking them too and she's making $900 a week, it's making me so mad because I'm the one that showed her which one to sign up with now she's making more than me.

Alright well me and Paul are getting ready to leave now, just give me a call or I'll meet you on here and let me know if you have any problems with your membership.
catcha later
afrikakeur SENEGAL FESTIVAL





May 14 2008 7:55 AM

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May 13 2008 12:25 AM

Thanx for the friendship


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Apr 30 2008 2:01 PM

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ZEBBHI NIYAH





Apr 23 2008 6:20 PM

greetings Harare,thanks fi di link,seen. great music,great vibes!!!!Jah bless.
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Distant Cousins





Apr 23 2008 8:28 AM

Thanx for the add and the grooves and dont forget to check out our videos


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jeff corallini





Apr 11 2008 1:55 AM

thanks for the request
have a nice day
jeff
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Apr 10 2008 10:58 AM

Thank u Harare for founding my musical world and sharing your's. Really a pleasure to listening to your art. I'm sending u good vibes and the best is yet to come
One love
DesertBlues





Apr 9 2008 8:45 PM

salaam et merci pour l'amitié. bonne continuation !


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Apr 6 2008 5:31 AM

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Mezcla de Londres





Apr 6 2008 3:51 AM

Thanx for the add and the grooves, hope you like our vids


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WALIYAAN





Apr 5 2008 3:09 PM

merci les frères pour l'invitation
belle musique!!
HEIDENLAERM





Apr 2 2008 5:06 AM

Hi friends!
Thanxxx for the ADD and prost!
Greeeetzzzzzzzzz from Berlin!
C U ON THE FUCKING ROAD!!!
ARC Music





Apr 2 2008 1:45 AM

Hi Harare,

All the best with your music.

Thanks for the add from ARC Music
Saltatio Mortis





Apr 1 2008 3:31 AM

Hallo and thank you for being myspace-friends

Greetings

The boys of Saltatio Mortis

Ab zur MySpaceseite von Saltatio Mortis...
Crystina Maez





Mar 31 2008 12:38 PM

Thanks for the add! :-)
unified GECKO





Mar 31 2008 7:15 AM

Really nice sounds coming from your space. Thanks for the request.
Respect from Australia
WUNAKINA





Mar 30 2008 9:51 AM

hello new friends!
thanks for the request. we like your music - very great sounds! all the best!
~ wunakina ~

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Mar 30 2008 8:24 AM

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Mar 30 2008 12:49 AM

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Mar 18 2008 7:18 PM

Thanks for the add!!
ARIGATO!
Dr-KAOLIMBA


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