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)