Stella Chiweshe’s homecoming

Chiweshe makes a date with her fans at the Alliance Francaise in Harare on December 9 and 10 in a one solo concert and one full band concert.
The mbira player and songstress, who has carved the way for aspiring musicians particularly female mbira players, is best known for her track Chave Chimurenga, which made waves both locally and internationally.
Also known as Mbuya Chiweshe by her legion of fans, she has performed in countless shows in Europe and has received a number of prestigious awards. Her album Kumusha won her a 1993 Billboard Music Award for performance on the Adult/Alternative/World Music Album of the Year.
Apart from all this critical acclaim, she is merited with combining mbira with marimba traditional instruments and taking it to the international stage. She is an innovator who has become one of the most original and exciting artistes on the contemporary music scene in Zimbabwe.
Her homecoming show is one of the most anticipated performances of the year, and is definitely not one to be missed. The alliance Francaise says it has limited seats; so an early booking is all you need for this rare experience.
Other events lined up at the Alliance Francaise
Cinema: Women of Decision
Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe will today and tomorrow presents the 9th edition of the International Images Film Festival (IIFF) for Women running under the theme “Women of Decision”. This year IIFF incorporates some exceptional local films and therefore sees befitting to open and close with local productions. There will be acclaimed filmmakers from Belgium, Britain, Poland, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia. Admission is free.
Music: Chez Taylor and Chris Francis
Alliance Francaise and the British Council today present the versatile, modern jazz duo from London to perform a hot selection of funk, jazz and new compositions. Chez is an incredible saxophonist, flautist and vocalist performing with accomplished pianist and guitar player, Chris.
Music: Black Bird
Tomorrow will be a night of acoustic and live hip-hop with the new female sensation on the Zimbabwean scene — Black Bird. She will serve you her debut offering, The Rappetizer.
She is currently recording a video for the album.