The Zimbabwe Jazz Community Trust

The Zimbabwe Jazz Community Trust The Trust aims to revive, promote and preserve Jazz culture in Zimbabwe, providing quality Entertain

The Zimbabwe Jazz Community is an initiative aimed at reviving Jazz Music in Zimbabwe whilst drawing upon the country's long history of rich musical heritage. This is to be achieved by way of Live Performances, studio recordings, workshops and seminars. The initiative is the brainchild of jazz veteran Filbert Marova and is steered by a small, dynamic committee that comprises both jazz artists and

jazz lovers alike. The Vision
To make our country culturally rich and to entertain through the proliferation of Jazz music

The Mission
To increase the skills levels, diffusion of knowledge and popularity of Jazz music in Zimbabwe. Ex*****on
The Zimbabwe Jazz Community stages a series of high quality jazz performances on a weekly basis, which started in the month of May 2016. Hand-picked local jazz artists perform at these themed shows and present well-polished, high quality performances in a family-friendly environment. These jazz performances are an opportunity for both well-known and lesser-known jazz artists to be highlighted. Furthermore, this platform provides an opportunity for jazz lovers to not only experience the best that the country has to offer but to also purchase local Jazz Albums. The organization will also facilitate jazz workshops and seminars periodically and provide a platform for both up-coming and seasoned jazz musicians to sharpen their skills. Members of the public are invited to join the Zimbabwe Jazz Community in order to fully benefit from its activities and further encouraged to spread word of this enriching initiative. The Founding Board of Trustees
Filbert Marova (Founder) – Veteran Jazz pianist, composer and educator
Vambe Jirira (VJ) – Media practitioner/broadcaster/filmmaker
Clancy Mbirimi – Producer/Bass player/Veteran Jazz artist
Friday Mbirimi – Veretan Jazz Vocalist
Robert Basvi – Engineer/Entrepreneur/Music Analyst
Tinashe Mukarati – Saxophonist/Music Administrator/Entrepreneur

20/10/2025

MAHLABA MAGIC! all the way from Blue Skies, City of Kings - thank you for gracing the Harare chapter of the Zimbabwe Jazz Festival's stage at Alliance Francaise de Harare with an excellent performance.

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27/09/2025

Zimbabwe Jazz Festival 2025 weaves cross-continental magic

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17/09/2025

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...and not forgetting Golden Pilsener ZW Classic263

10/09/2025

Meet our artists for the The Zimbabwe Jazz Festival in Bulawayo this Friday 12th September.

DUDU MANHENGA.

An acclaimed afrojazz singer and composer, Dudu Manhenga delivers jazz in a delightful and exciting style and which has been described as “an Afrojazz adventure” – from traditional African rhythms to bebop, swing and a rainbow of expressions in that genre. With 5 albums and 2 singles to her credit since 2003 she has been welcomed and celebrated, both by Zimbabwean audiences and beyond our borders, through her performances in a dozen countries of the world.

Born and raised in the City of Kings - and Queens! - Dudu has been performing professionally since 1997 at the age of 16, starting out as a backing singer to some of Zimbabwe’s legendary artists, and later in her solo career, performing widely with local artists and those from other countries, too many to be named here.

Considered to be a world-class act, her style is influenced by great African and western jazz singers, and the dignity of her delivery is a credit to her country wherever she goes.

Together with her drummer husband Blessing Muparutsa, Dudu has become a household name in the jazz world of Zimbabwe. Their 6th album is in the studio, and her delivery at the festival can be expected to include fresh creations.

We welcome a new media partner to the Zimbabwe Jazz Festival this year: , the contemporary adult national radio station ...
10/09/2025

We welcome a new media partner to the Zimbabwe Jazz Festival this year: , the contemporary adult national radio station which broadcasts 24/7 from Harare and hosts the ‘Sunday Jazz’ programme every Sunday between 11am and 12noon.
Station Manager Terry Mapurisana is a long-time supporter of jazz, since the 90s when he wrote a jazz column in the Sunday Mail, and was a member of the then Zimbabwe National Jazz Festival committee. The festival is grateful for efficient and effective media support to spread the word!

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10/09/2025

Meet our artists for The Zimbabwe Jazz Festival in Bulawayo this Friday 12th September.

Vee Mukarati.

Vee Mukarati is an award winning Zimbabwean saxophonist, singer, composer, andproducer celebrated for his energetic blend of contemporary afro-jazz, soul andafrobeat. A graduate of the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at Newpark MusicCentre in Dublin, Ireland , Mukarati also holds a degree in Jazz Performance from theHaute École de Musique (HEMU), Lausanne and is currently pursuing a Master’s degreein Jazz Pedagogy.

Based in Switzerland since 2018, he currently serves as acontemporary music singing teacher at the Conservatoire Populaire de Genève.As the founder and bandleader of "Vee Mukarati and the Horn of Hope", a vibrant 12piece ensemble known for high-energy performances that celebrate African roots whileembracing global musical influences, he has become a driving force on the Swiss jazzscene, earning acclaim for electrifying performances at stages of prestigious festivalsand clubs including Paléo Festival Nyon, Cully Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Cafe,JazzOnze+ and the Schaffhausen Jazz Festival, captivating audiences acrossSwitzerland and beyond.

In recognition of his artistry, Mukarati was awarded the 2024 Casino Barrière Prize forTalent and Creativity, cementing his status as a rising star in the European jazz scene.His music explores themes of migration, resilience, hope, and identity and is cataloguedin two albums : “Nyamavhuvhu Night Sounds” (2017) and “Vital Signs” (2020) with athird album “Horn Of Hope” due to be released in 2026. His multifacetedwork—spanning performance, education, composition and production— makes him apowerful voice in contemporary Afro-jazz and a proud ambassador of Zimbabweanmusicianship.

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