The party this weekend was in Chicago. The event was the 2006 ZimExpo. Friday might we were grace by the presence of Sekuru Thomas 'Mukanya' Mapfumo. Mukanya had an electrifying performance and we had a chance to sample hits from the upcoming album 'Rise Up!' We also got a chance to hear some of Mukanya's greatest hits like Kuenda Mbire and Corruption. He performed for well over 2 hours. Following Mukanya was music provided by yours truly DJ Swing and the Metromedia Sound Crew from Detroit Michigan. Saturday night it was part two of the ZimExpo series of parties. Again the atmosphere was exhilarating. Music was provided by DJ Chaka Ngwenya of the SARFM radio fame, DJ Bonde of thezonenet.com, DJ Lodza and Djs Aftershock and Swing of Detroit. People really enjoyed themselves although there was discontent when hotel management advised the party would end at 2am. The Miss ZimUSA pageant was world class with Miss Makho Ndhlovu taking the crown. Sunday night was the award ceremony followed by a talent show. DJ Swing managed to introduce to the Zimbo crowd the hit in the making 'Pakura.' The talent show was followed by the final phase of the ZimExpo series of parties. DJ Bonde showcased his talents on the turntables exciting the crowd with a mix of Kwaito, Museve and R&B. Pictures of the events will be posted soon on www.zimexpo.com.
2 comments:
DJ swing , Rise up was on the market by april 2005, which album is Mukanya's upcoming one? Look around for Rise up in Detroit you will get it. Thanks for the Expo update
Rise up was released in Zim last year and banned and yes you can find Some zimcopies on the ground and now it is being released for the US and UK markets under Real world Peter Gabriel's lebel in the US July and UK and the rest of Europe June. And if you have a copy Mukanya Appreciate you shasha and yes he has a new album coming and he sampled a few songs at the expo.
DJ swings and Ray you made it happen see you soon in Chicago or Detroit
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