Female musicians shine at Book Café

Upcoming female artists shook Book Café with their exceptional talents during the monthly “Sistas Open Mic” jam session.

The event, which has groomed several celebrated artists, saw performers from different sectors including dance, poetry and music, among others.

Fast-rising mbira songstress, who is part of Savannah Afros, Rutendo Machiridza, gave a remarkable performance that saw the crowd on their feet throughout her playing time.

Different male artists also joined in on stage at different times in support of the sisters of open mic, among them Baba Shupi, who performed the 1980s hit track Mumwe Wangu.

Mbizo Chirasha, who is better known as the Black Poet, also delivered a spectacular performance which featured three poems.

Though the gentlemen did justice to the stage, the sisters were not to be outdone as Moreblessing Size, whose stage name is Ms Bluez, recited her three poetry pieces.

Coming in as the guest poet, her piece If I Was Your Lover, had the crowd drawn deep in emotion with her melodious voice creating a great musical chant that went above all performances of the afternoon.

Rudo Chasi performed at the Café too.

To put the lid on the show was Tariro “Wildfire” Ruzvidzo, who delivered a spirited performance, arguably the best musicians had to offer

Newsday Entertainment Reporter