May 23-24 2009 Sat/Sun of Africa Day weekend
Lineup includes: Dudu Manhenga and Color Blu, Music Crossroads, Dino Mudondo, Nicholas Zakaria, Dance4Life, Demachena, Hope + Kakuwe – Bocapa, Steve Makoni, WaterFire, Tatambura, Luke Chikwe and many more.
The board of trustees of Chimanimani Arts Festival would like to thank all the donors and supporters of this years festival for making the event possible.
Monday 25 February – Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi Zimbabwes finest son – legendary ‘Tuku’ has enjoyed tremendous success over many years and he personifies the Zimbabwe music scene with his distinctive and popular style. Most recently he has diverged to a more ‘acoustic’ vibe and has incorporated mbira and marimba within his music to produce a [...]
Some more information on what you can expect to find in Chimanimani – besides the festival and the stunning views. Chimanimani town has a few other options to explore – there is a local golf course (well maintained), horseriding and excellent walking options to take in the scenery from a number of angles. Bridal Veil [...]
Images above are from the 2002 & 2003 Festival First organised in 1998 by local residents as an enjoyable celebration of Zimbabwean performing arts. Volunteers built a big wooden stage at the apex of the village green and invited musicians and performers from all over Zimbabwe. And a new tradition was born…. Today the Festival, [...]
Chimanimani…It’s Good for the Soul It is hard to imaging a better location for a festival anywhere in the world – with its scenic mountain backdrop, warm, friendly atmosphere and cool vibes Chimanimani Festival is “good for the soul’. This year sees the revival of the Chimanimani Arts Festival, scheduled to take place April 18-20. [...]
