Songwriter/Musician August Musarurwa was born in raised in the Zvimba district of Mashonaland, in what was then, Southern Rhodesia. After school he relocated to the country’s capitol city, Salisbury (Harare)Continue readingAUGUST MSARURGWA (MUSARURWA)
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DON FOSTER
Don was born in Liverpool, England, before relocating to Rhodesia with his parents as a nine month old. He grew up in Salisbury and spent most of his juniorContinue readingDON FOSTER
ERIC BIRRELL
As a serving member of the British South Africa Police at the time, singer, Eric Birrell, was affectionately described by Sonya Hattin, whenever he appeared on her shows, as “theContinue readingERIC BIRRELL
EDUARDO MATOS
Pianist Circa: 1920 – 1972 Eduardo Matos was a classically trained pianist who had studied in Lisbon, France and Germany. He initially arrived in Africa in the mid-1920’s with theContinue readingEDUARDO MATOS
DAVID SCOBIE
Singer/songwriter Bio details: Born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1964. Music Career David was raised on traditional Scottish music which influenced his musical interest. In 1973 he emigrated with his parentsContinue readingDAVID SCOBIE
CLEM THOLET
CLEM THOLET Singer, guitarist & songwriter Bio details: Born Salisbury, Rhodesia. Music Career: Clem started writing songs whilst an art student in Durban. One of his early songs, “Vagabond Gun”Continue readingCLEM THOLET
BRUCE MILLAR
Singer Bio details: Born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Musical Career 1964 – 67 B.A. Joint Hons. (Drama & English) Bristol University, UK. 1967- 69 Trained as actor Bristol Old Vic TheatreContinue readingBRUCE MILLAR
ANNE POWER
Singer Bio details: Rhodesian born Musical Career Anne left Rhodesia in 1970 and went to study drama – her first love at the time – at Cape Town, before progressingContinue readingANNE POWER
ALISON BIGGS
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Alison was born in Chichester, Sussex, and moved to the Isle of Wight with her parents whilst still at school. Having completed her senior schooling on the island, sheContinue readingALISON BIGGS