Vidima - Zimbabwean music in South Africa

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Maxwell Vidima, based in Cape Town South Africa has completed a masters degree in musicology, written a book about African guitar styles, had a hit album in Zimbabwe, runs an impressive international touring schedule, and has released a brand new album Sagiya, his first for Universal.



Sagiya, which is Zulu for 'to dance', is a ten track afro-jazz spectacle in the tradition of Jimmy Dludlu that bridges the many worlds Vidima has been a part of. There are traces of bossa nova on Aphiri (composed by Vidima and a Zambian friend of Vidima's father), mbaqanga on the title track Sagiya (remember Mahlatini's hit song of the same name?), gospel on Umwe Uye Uye and scorching jazz guitar on Miss Mavuso. See www.peakperformances.co.za for booking info.