Tuku@60 after party

Oliver Mtukudzi’s 60^th birthday celebrations continue today Sunday 23 September 2012, at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. Munya and Kazevezeve will be the main act plus  Donald Kanyuchi, Chikwata 263, Tsvete and Aggabu. 

 Munya and Kazevezeve gave a superb act at the Tuku@60 birthday bash on Friday at Glamis Arena on Friday 21 September 2012. Munya also joined Tuku on stage and together they perfomed the late Andy Brown rendition mawere kongonya sending the thousands of fans into a frenzy. Today’s show starts at 1500hours till late, admission buy 2 drinks.

Munya Mataruse on Tuku”s 60th Birthday

20 September 2012

I would like to wish my mentor, Superstar Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi a happy 60th birthday.   You have    matured like wine and I am very delighted to having been a product of such a music giant like you.

 You have been like a father to me and indeed you continue to bring inspiration to us as your products.  With your vast  experience in the music industry, you have  been our teacher, our guardian and we are working hard to reach your levels. 

 Proudly I can say that to us you are now like our answering machine, in our arts industry we face a lot of difficulties but of all the challenges we face you always bring solutions to them. Solutions that probably you once used in  your spanning carrier of more than three decades.

with the teacher at Hifa 2010

One thing that you have taught me, is discipline and I wish to assure you that me as one of your products will not let you down. I am humbled by your love and care, you have made us feel at home. I extended my gratitude to you for building a home for us, Pakare Paye Arts Centre, a place where i cut my teeth in the music industry.

 Pakare Paye Centre has natured a lot of other young musicians who are now holding their own. Thank you. On behalf of Kazevezeve and myself i do wish that  the Lord grant you many years and continue the wonderful works that you are doing for all the younger generation of artists.

 Turning 60 is not a joke, let your story continue being an inspiration to us in our work as musicians. It is never an easy road as you continuously advice us we will strive our best to make the best out of you.

It would not be fair if I fail to recognise and mention our mother, Daisy Mtukudzi who has been your pillar for all these years. She has taken me as her child, the values and advice she continues giving us is our source of inspiration and motivation. May the Lord bless your family.

Getting a few lessons from the Superstar

Munya and Kazevezeve is part of Tuku@60 celebrations tomorrow at Glamis Arena, Harare, I promise to give my best as we celebrate the life of a music legend, father and teacher.  On Sunday the 23^rd of September we will continue with the celebrations at Pakare Paye, and performances from Kazevezeve, Donald Kanyuchi, Chikwata 263, Tsvete and Aggabu Nyabinde will spice Tuku@60 celebrations.

I wish you many more years of producing music and giving us direction in our work as young musicians.   

Munyaradzi Mataruse

Munya Mataruse and Kazevezeve

Munyaradzi Mataruse is a Zimbabwean musician who was born on the 22 January 1988 at Norton Hospital.  He attended Chiedza Primary School in Norton before going to  St Joseph High School in Zaka.

Munya strumming the acoustic guitar

 A product of Pakare Paye Arts Centre founded by Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi ,  specializing in lyrical composition, vocals, instrumental arrangement. He has featured in a number of festivals and performances  including the following

Hadyana Africa Day, 25 May 2005

Pakare Paye Solo Festival, 22 Dec 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Tuku Annual Birthday Bash, 2008, 2009

Winter Jazz Festival,  2010, 2011

Boccapa Exposure Book Café, Harare2008, 2009

Youth Festival, 28 March 2009

HIFA 2007,2010

HIFA, Hivos Poetry 2010

Victoria Falls Jazz Festival 2007

ZIFF 2009

Harare Jazz Festival, Harare, 26 March 2010

Umoja Cultural Flying Capet 2011

About Munya Mataruse neKazevezeve

Munya Mataruse and Kazevezeve is a 6 piece Zimbabwean  based band. The Band was formed in 2005 by Munyaradzi Mataruse at Pakare Paye Arts Centre which is an arts organization formed and is managed by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi. Their music is a unique blend of styles ranging from Afro Jazz, Katekwe and Jiti (the local traditional Zimbabwean genre). Their sound is recognizable with intensely catchy Zimbabwean melodies and smooth vocals.

RECORDINGS AND CINEMATOGRAPHY

Dengu Remhodzi(Album) under Tuku Music label, 2010

Taku Mafika, Dzimwe Nguva(album) under Trubantu label, 2009

Chipo Changu(film) under Tuku Music/ Pakare Paye Label, 2006

Nzou Nemhuru Mudanga (musical drama) under Tuku Music/ Pakare Paye Label, 2010

Studio 263, (Soap Opera) Afro Eye

Munya has also shared the stage with several local and international artistes including the following-

Kunle Ayo (Nigeria)

Bob Nyabinde (Zimbabwe)

Victor Kunonga (Zimbabwe)

Sam Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe)

Alick Macheso (Zimbabwe)

Tongai Moyo (Zimbabwe)

Sulumani Chimbetu (Zimbabwe)

Chirikure Chirikure (Zimbabwe)

Steve Makoni (Zimbabwe)

Friday Mbirimi (Zimbabwe)

Kapfupi (Zimbabwe)

Willis Watafi (Zimbabwe)

Dumi Ngulube (Zimbabwe)

Willom Tyt (Zimbabwe)

Ryan Quartet (USA)

Ben Mankhamba(Malawi)

Eric Wainana(Kenya)

Ray Phiri (South Africa)

Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe)