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A date with Tuku at HIFA 2008
	Its carnival time again as the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) roars into life at the end of April…and Tuku will not be missing in action. Tuku returns to HIFA showcasing his new concept where he now fuses the traditional mbira and marimba instruments with his acoustic, drum and bass enriching his sound to give it the much sought after African traditional flair. Read More
Wasakara (Bvuma) brings house down in Cape Town
	The power of the universality of music breaks down language and cultural barriers, unifying people of the world from all diverse traditions, hence it was not surprising when Wasakara (Bvuma) brought the house down at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the end of March. Read More
Zimbabwe’s legends rock UK with blasts from the past
	The chilly weather was not a deterrent as Tuku and Mukanya - two of Zimbabwe’s legends - went on to rock the United Kingdom putting up vintage performances during their joint Easter gigs that took them to several cities. Read More
Tsivo CD revisited in new mix
	For those who love more of the traditional African sound Tsivo (Revisited) currently being polished by Tuku will simply provide listeners just that…African sound! Read More
*Tuku compiles Abiyangu* (Duets 0f My Time) album**
	In a career spanning over 30 years and nearly 60 albums Tuku has not only shared the stage with some of Africa’s greats he has gone further to record duets with them. Read More
Evolution of Tuku music
	Tuku speaks at length about the progression of his music since the 1970s when he started playing in clubs in Harare to date when he has become an international star with a huge following cutting across the United States to Asia, Europe to Australia and Africa. In this question and answer interview with tukumusic.com mid February Tuku also shares his feelings why he does not dabble in partisan politics. Read More
Some of the upcoming Tuku shows at home and away Click Here
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The power of the universality of music breaks down language and cultural barriers, unifying people of the world from all diverse traditions, hence it was not surprising when Wasakara (Bvuma) brought the house down at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the end of March. Read More