The upcoming JMI Global is set to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe from September 18-22, 2023. The JMI Global is a 2-day music conference, a series of public concerts and the JMI Annual General Assembly. The conference is open to all music professionals engaged in youth development. It will take delegates on a journey, exploring the African music scene and how to create more resilient and sustainable cultural programs and exchanges. JMI Global concerts will present remarkable young musicians from Zimbabwe and beyond, providing something for everyone with a diverse lineup of genres and styles.<\/p>\n
Musicians Performing at JMI Global 2023
\nMokoomba, Zimbabwe
\nMokoomba is a highly talented group from Victoria Falls that has been hailed as the most exciting band from Africa in the 21st century! With over 40 countries and prestigious international festivals under their belt, they\u2019ve become Zimbabwe\u2019s largest musical export.
\n22 SEP \/\/ 20:00 @ EMAGUMENI<\/p>\n
Ethno Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
\nEthno Zimbabwe is an international ensemble of 20 young musicians from 12 different countries. It is the culmination of a week-long music residency where these musicians have learned songs from one another.
\n19 SEP \/\/ 20:00 @ ALLIANCE FRANCAIS<\/p>\n
Sounds of Africa, Zimbabwe
\nSounds of Africa is a unique once-off musical production bringing together talented musicians from Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe to explore Africa\u2019s musical and dance heritage.<\/p>\n
20 SEP \/\/ 20:00 @ GAVAS<\/p>\n
Yenge Family, Zimbabwe
\nYenge Family is a 6 piece sungura and rumba ensemble founded by Collen Tom, a music teacher, composer, arranger, and drummer at the Music Crossroads Zimbabwe. Academy The name Yenge was derived from Manyika tribe from Manicaland province which means, \u201c it\u2019s like\u201d.<\/p>\n
DJ Abisha Palmber, Zimbabwe
\nDJ Abisha Palmer is a Zim dancehall DJ legend, rising to popularity through his radio show Judgement Yard and performing across the country on a regular basis. A true entertainer, he always flies the Zimbabwean flag high, showcasing local artists alongside international favorites.
\n20 SEP \/\/ 22:00 @ SHERWOOD GOLF CLUB<\/p>\n
DJ King Her, Zimbabwe \/ Japan
\nKing Her is an open format DJ born in Harare of Zimbabwean and Japanese heritage. A multidisciplinary artist with diplomas in Multimedia and Graphic Design, she developed a unique approach to music that incorporates her love for aesthetics and dance. King Her is also a Radio Host, Television Presenter and Producer.
\n20 SEP \/\/ 22:00 @ SHERWOOD GOLF CLUB<\/p>\n
Mary Anibal, Zimbabwe
\nMary Anibal is an award-winning Afro fusion artist and mbira player who writes and sings songs that inspire change. Furthermore, Mary incorporates sounds from across the country and continent to create a truly unique vibe.
\n20 SEP \/\/ 22:00 @ SHERWOOD GOLF CLUB<\/p>\n
Music Crossroads Choir, Zimbabwe
\nThe Music Crossroads Zimbabwe Academy Choir brings together talented young choral singers to explore their vocal potential and take audiences into a repertoire that combines the traditional and sacred, past and present, through harmony and humanity.
\n19 SEP \/\/ 09:00 @ CRESTA LODGE<\/p>\n
DJ Malume, South Africa \/ Belgium
\nDJ Malume is a global bass aficionado from Durban, South Africa. With a love for African and diasporic dance and electronic music, he travels between the past and future, the eclectic and popular, sharing sonic journeys with dancefloors across the planet.
\n22 SEP \/\/ 22:00 @ EMAGUMENI<\/p>\n
JMI Global Speakers
\nEddie Hatitye
\nCEO, Music In Africa Foundation
\nSouth Africa<\/p>\n
Ouafa Belgacem
\nCEO, Culture Funding Watch
\nTunesia<\/p>\n
Namakau Star
\nArtist \/ Activist
\nSouth Africa<\/p>\n
Walter Wanyanya
\nDirector, Jacaranda Festival
\nZimbabwe<\/p>\n
Tamanda Mbendera
\nDirector, The Festivals Institute
\nMalawi<\/p>\n
Brahim el Mazned
\nCEO, Visa for Music
\nMorocco<\/p>\n
Yusuf Mahmoud
\nCEO, Sauti Za Busara Festival
\nTanzania<\/p>\n
Alexandra Costa
\nCEO, Sustenidos
\nBrazil<\/p>\n
Will Ramsay
\nArtistic Director, Global Music Academy
\nGermany \/\/ SA<\/p>\n
Ricardo Van Mildert
\nFounder, MoonJelly
\nNetherlands<\/p>\n
Clive \u201cMono\u201d Mukundu
\nGuitarist \/ Producer
\nZimbabwe<\/p>\n
Trust Mutekwa
\nMbira Specialist
\nZimbabwe<\/p>\n
Carine Tredgold
\nGender Specialist
\nZimbabwe<\/p>\n
Mahsin Basalama
\nAss. Artistic Director, Dhow Countries Music Academy
\nTanzania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The JMI Global aims to spark collaboration and exchange between music professionals of different nations to inspire an even greater effect on the world through music. Delegates will have the opportunity to visit the Music Crossroads Zimbabwe Academy, delve into Zimbabwe\u2019s mbira heritage and connect with the local music sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12963,"featured_media":33396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,31],"tags":[7,14,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-33399","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"category-music","9":"tag-apie-project","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-music"},"yoast_head":"\n