Imagine Experience rebranded from Imagine International is an all-styles music competition for young artists with the aim of bringing together young people from different music styles to expose audiences to a variety of cultures and forms of music. Music Crossroads Academy has over the years hosted the Zimbabwe national Imagine competition. Several local bands have…
Music Crossroads along with Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZIMU) partnered for a music development project called Pamodzi-Issiyo (which means in Nyanja and Japanese, together). A cohort from Japan and Britain led by Kayo Yoshida have roped teachers from the Academy in training music using the instruments, pianica to a batch of students at the Academy. This…
The Academy continues its popular Kids Inspire. The program tailor made for the 5-17 age range and targets the musically gifted in music instruments such as keyboard, drum and guitar. children who also want to explore and learn more about music have joined the program. The lessons inspire a dialogue that breaks down academic structures…
The Academy this year got into a media partnership agreement with Heart and Soul Broadcasting Services (HStv), a subsidiary of Alpha Media Holdings, publishers of Newsday, Standard and Zimbabwe Independent. The show, Music Box is a weekly 15-minute music show throwing a spotlight on Academy students through stripped-back live intimate music performances which are pre-recorded…
We are thrilled to share that our Alumni/ Teacher Mary Anibal has been appointed an EU…
Carlton, aka Carlo, is a well-renowned drummer in Zimbabwe who is also a student at the Music Crossroads Academy in Zimbabwe. Carlos Mparutsa was born in a family that had a passion for music. His start in playing drums was in 1999 while in a…
From a poor remote area in Gokwe to his meteoric rise in the Zimbabwean Music Industry. He has been making waves with Gospel musician, Mambo Dhuterere, and Aston has been making his…
Award-winning afro-fusion artist Mary Anibal is an award-winning Afro-fusion artist who inspires people through music that blends folk and traditional melody that reflects African Zimbabwean culture. Her professional career started in 2016…
In 2013, Music Crossroads Academy was established in Zimbabwe, which to date has enrolled over 506…
Music Crossroads is proud to congratulate Mary Anibal for being awarded ZIMBABWE MUSIC AWARDS BEST TRADITIONAL…
Transforming children’s lives through the power of music! Our goal is for children to experience, experiment,…
Bongo Love is a “Afrocoustics” group that has been playing together since 2001. They represent a atypical sound, fussing guitar and African acoustic instruments. Their passion for music has transcended nearly a decade…
African destiny is a eight-member Afro-fusion band from Zimbabwe. Each member comes from a different background, yet all have the same goal; to create a better Zimbabwe. They sing about life, love,…
Winners of the Music Crossroads InterRegional festival 2010, Club Shanga is a vibrant seven-piece group from Zimbabwe playing a lively blend of afrocentric music enhanced by melodious female voices. The group calls…
“The vibe that attracts every tribe” JESA is an Afro-fusion band from Chitugwisa, a town in the south of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. The band was formed in 2014 when a group of…
Prudence Katomene is a music educator and musician based in Zimbabwe, known for her significant contributions to the arts and…
Rhythmic Reading and Writing, Melodic Reading and Writing, Drum and Percussion Collen Tom professional music career began in 2003. As…
OLAMA HEARTS is an all-male Afro-Fusion music band with a fast growing reputation on the local scene, with ambitions of reaching the international market in the near future. The group was established…
Vedu is an all-female Afro-Pop music band from Zimbabwe. The band consists of lead vocalist Trish Sharara, Anesu Sabeta who plays keyboards, Gwini on bass guitar and Letwin Masiiwa on drums. The…
Dindingwe communicates its music mostly in Shona, the mother tongue in Zimbabwe. Their music is inspired by folklore, struggles in African societies, and appreciation of Zimbabwe’s heritage. The band’s name “Dindingwe”, means…
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