MUHAG to mark 25th anniversary through arts

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka

Munich Harare Arts Gathering, celebrates 25^th anniversary of twinning through a feast of cultural activities beginning on September 3 to 5, 2021.

A total of 17 performing artists will take to the stage in separate prerecorded concerts which will be streamed live on MUHAG YouTube Channel https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kXQ3InX6BRA as well as Facebook pages.

Organised by Vengai Katogodo from Zimbabwe and Jochen Kraus from Germany, the project is funded by City of Munich’s Department of Arts and Culture.

Blessing Chimanga coordinated the project from Harare while Antony Samakande was the administrator.

Katogodo said the City of Harare and Munich twined in April 1, 1996 with the aim of strengthening partnership in all areas of interest including business, health, water sanitation and infrastructure amongst others.

“Munich was looking for a partner and during that time Harare and Cairo were competitive.

“However, Munich and Harare emerged as partners. We have been partnering in other areas except the arts. So this time we have put together MUHAG specifically for artists to exchange ideas,” he said.

As part of the showcase include jazz, contemporary, Afro-beat, rock, folklore, classical and storytelling.

All concerts will be streaming online due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Some of the MUHAG 2021 lined up notable artistes include, Xcape, Taffie, Jochen Kraus & Julia Engelhart,Hope Masike, Arno Wahler, Jobarteh Kunda, Kudzie Kayz, Stadtkapelle ,Germering,Munya Nyamarebvu, Maizon of the Ancient Tribes, Deafening Opera, Dudu Manhenga, Young Chamber Choir Lucente & Ensemble Fenice, Accordeon in Concert, Pamuzinda, Harp Duo Franziska Eimer & Andrea Regenauer, Blessing ‘Bled’ Chimanga.

MUHAG 2021 – Programme

FRIDAY:

17:30 Opening Ceremony

18:00 Xcape

18:45 Taffie

19:30 Jochen Kraus & Julia Engelhart

20:15 Hope

21:007 Arno Wahler

SATURDAY:

15:00 Jobarteh Kunda

16:00 Kudzie Kayz

17:00 Stadtkapelle Germering