How Bob Marley wrote his songs
The legend, Bob Marley was truly a philosopher.
By Fred Zindi
Sep. 7, 2025
Mavhudzi plots October Reggae Fest 2025
Across the world, reggae’s journey began in the gritty studios of Kingston, Jamaica, giving a voice to the oppressed with conscious lyrics and hypnotic rhythms.
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 2, 2025
‘No Woman No Cry’ — And she didn’t: Rita Marley benediction
Rita’s radiance is that her beauty, grace and resilience were understated. She lived in a whirlwind of rehearsals, sprinting children, and concert performances.
By Ashleigh Chambeni
May. 23, 2025
In the groove: Apocalypse now
A version of this song was released as a vinyl single in Jamaica in December 1997 long after Marley’s death, with samples of Bob Marley’s voice saying Rastafari is the prince of peace a
By Fred Zindi
Apr. 13, 2025
Outrage over Zimura’s live band performance fees
Zindi would always tell me that he earned more money as a Zimura board member than he did performing in Transit Crew.
By Fred Zindi
Mar. 23, 2025
Transit Crew 2024: A breadth of fresh air
The band performed at many venues within Zimbabwe and even toured Japan.
By Fred Zindi
Jan. 1, 2025
In the groove: Bob Marley: 44 years on
Bob Marley’s words embody love, freedom, and resilience, making them timeless and universally impactful.
By Fred Zindi
Dec. 29, 2024
How to create universal African rhythm
Of late Afro-beats seems to have changed that perception. Africans are now coming on board with their own traditional rhythms and Afro-pop styles.
By Fred Zindi
Nov. 10, 2024
Songs of freedom in a dancehall in Zim
Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself. The reggae mystic Robert Nesta Marley laid down the soundtrack to what we thought was the dawn of freedom in 1980.
By Percy Zvomuya
Sep. 4, 2024
