Oliver"TUKU" Mtukudzi Live in Dubai posted 02.11.2010
About Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (born September 22, 1952 in Highfield, Harare) is an award-winning Zimbabwean musician, composer and guitarist. He is widely regarded as the most celebrated performer in the country's history
Tuku as he is popularly known is scheduled to perform in Dubai, UAE.
Date: 1 December
Venue: The Aviation Club, Dubai.
Doors open 7.00 p.m. Concert 9.00 p.m.
Tickets: AED 195
Supporting Band: An African Outfit from Tanzania.
Tickets Sales online by Time Out Dubai, at Virgin Megastores, The Aviation Club etc.
Food & Beverage to be sold separately.
Biography
Mtukudzi began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels. Their single, "Dzandimomotera," went gold and Tuku's first album followed, which was also a major success. Mtukudzi is also a contributor to Mahube, Southern Africa's 'supergroup'.
With his husky voice, he has become the most recognized voice to emerge from Zimbabwe and onto the international scene and he has earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond. A member of Zimbabwe's KoreKore tribe,Nzou Samanyanga as his totem, he sings in the nation's dominant Shona language along with Ndebele and English. He also incorporates elements of different musical traditions, giving his music a distinctive style, known to fans as "Tuku Music". Mtukudzi has had a number of tours around the world. He has been on several tours in the UK, USA and Canada to perform for large audiences. To date, Tuku has released more than 50 albums and cannot remember the number of awards he has won.
Filmography
Jit (dir. Michael Raeburn , 1990)
Neria (dir. Goodwin Mawuru, written by Tsitsi Dangarembga, 1993). Mtukudzi starred in the movie and made the soundtrack.
Shanda (dir. John and Louise Riber, 2002, rev. 2004)
Awards
KORA Award for Best Arrangement in 2002, for Ndakuwara
National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) in 2002 and 2004 for Best Group / Male vocalist
KORA Award for Best African male artist and Lifetime Achievement Award in August 2003
Reel Award Winner for Best African Language in 2003
An honorary degree from the University of Zimbabwe in December 2003
M-Net Best Soundtrack Award in 1992, for Neria
2010 MTN SAMA Awards recognised his son's achievements in music
References
Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits, Zimbabwe Music Guide
Internet movie database
"Tuku debuts double album on UK tour". New ZImbabwe. 2010-07-13. http://newzimsituation.com/594505f/tuku-debuts-double-album-on-uk-tour.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
Internet movie database
Review of Shanda movie at Dandamutande
Mtukudzi, o expected for UK concerts, New Zimbabwe.com, 11 October 2006
Oliver Mtukudzi:Biography, Sheer Sound
For further information, contact Jonathan 050 3573083
Promoter: Orbit Event Company, Dubai. UAE
