Music legend Oliver Mtukudzi dies
Oliver Mtukudzi, the iconic jazz artist from Zimbabwe who has performed in Malawi several times in his long music career, passed away on Wednesday. He was 66 years old.
His death was confirmed by his publicists.
Affectionately known as Tuku, Mtukudzi was just 23 when he started recording music.
Since then, along with his band The Black Spirits, he has produced more than 60 albums. His unique style, drawing on a variety of influences, is known as Tuku Music.
The multi-award winning artist also contributed to the development of the next generation of Zimbabwean musicians, from the Pakare Paye Arts Centre that he built in Norton, a town near Harare.
May his soul rest in peace
His last show in SA i was there and it’s sad to hear he has passed on
May His Rest In Peace
Oliver Mtukudzi, Son of Africa, Love you forever. Love to Zimbabweans at this difficult time. MHSRIP
WE ARE FOREIGNERS /STRANGERS AND SOURJOUNERS ON THIS LAND —
Oliver really represented African music. He inspired many with his talent. The Continent has lost a music icon. May his soul rest in peace
transformed traditional mbila dance to danceble
MHSRIP,he was indeed a talented musician of Africa not only Zimbabwe.Most of us were really enjoying his music.