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The Most Explosive Musical Combinations in Zim Part 1.

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Good music takes good teamwork to make. There is a deeper understanding that is required between two or more people in order to create some timeless music. Zim has been blessed with a lot of explosive combinations over the years and today will be sharing with you some of those combinations which always bring a smile to my face, hopefully they also bring joy to your ears Will not be able to mention all the combination but will be sharing those I have personally listened to and enjoyed. Winky D & Oskid When Winky D met up with Oskido he was already an icon, he had proven himself already working with producers such as Mockery, Layaan, Bobo...etc. However it is when he teamed up with Oskid in 2015 to release Gafa Life Kickstape that he solidified his position as the best dancehall artist in Zim and made his throne permanent. Oskid and Winky D defined a new era of dancehall and no-one else other than themselves could stop their dominance. When the two entered into a ba...

Gospel Choral Groups in Zimbabwe.

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There is just something special about gospel music when its being sung by a large choral group, the vocal harmonies create a certain fullness which is irresistible. This is why since many can remember Gospel Choral Groups have always existed and their market will always exist. Generally these groups do not mainly rely on the lead singer but on the entire group, the unison and chemistry of the group members. Creating and managing a successful choral group is a mammoth task as the various members will have varying goals and ambitions. This has led to many groups dissolving, man management is always a tough task, ensuring that despite the different ambitions, members can come together to achieve a similar goal (the groups goal). There needs to be some solid policies ensuring  every member is given an opportunity to showcase their talent, some are excellent songwriters some excellent singers so selecting which songs to record and who to sing is a massive headache for the group dir...