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UK music fans will be treated to some serious Zimbabwean music from May 2 to May 4 with seven artists direct from Zimbabwe scheduled to perform.

Digital One Promotions who spoke to this reporter on Saturday confirmed the artists would be jetting into the United Kingdom on May 30.

Lined up for the tour is Nox Guni who plays urban grooves, Trevor Dongo who also plays urban grooves, Guspy Warrior, Freeman, Sol Jah Luv, Seh Calaz and Shinsoman who all play Zim dancehall music.

The first show kicks off in Luton on Friday May 2, the second one will be in Coventry on Saturday May 3 and the final one which will be a family show will be o Sunday May 4 in Manchester.

The Luton and Coventry sows will be from 8pm till 4am while the Manchester family show will be from 2pm till 4am.

Advance tickets have been selling very fast and may run out in a week’s time as the show proves to be very popular.

Three brothers behind Digital One Promotions are Luther, Calvin and Benjamin Pazvakavambwa confirmed that due to overwhelming response for the tour security has been tightened and any potential trouble causers will not be entertained.

Asked about bringing many Zim dancehall artists at the same time, Benjamin replied: “ We are trying to put Zuim dancehall music on the world map and be recognised and appreciated across the globe”.

Food and drinks will be available at all three shows, there will be a jumping castle, face painters , barbe cue (gochi gochi) and kids with talent will be given the chance to showcase their talent at the Manchester show.

The most interesting part about the artists taking part in the Summer Fiesta tour is that they are all award winners in Zimbabwe`s music circles.

Shinsoman`s song “mawaya mawaya was voted song of the year 2013, Freeman with his “shaina and godo” also won awards, Seh Calaz the controversial one dissing Winky D won best vocal artist of the year, Guspy Warrior with his song “Seunononga” featured in Zimbabwe`s top 100 and currently has a new album doing well in Zim at the moment.

Trevor Dongo`s “Ndashamisika” was number 2 in Zim`s top 100 urban grooves charts, Nox is also a former award winner and song “kupenga kuti pee” is also riding high in the charts and Sol Jah Love`s “Makonzo and gumkum “ are also big hits.

Tour Information as follows:

Luton – May 2 , Dunstable Leisure Centre, LU5 4DJ 8pm to 4am

Coventry – Saturday May 3 , Moat House Leisure Centre, Winstone Avenue, CV2 1 EA, 8pm to 4am

Manchester – Sunday May 4, (family event) Sol House 117 Fairfied St, M1 2WG, 2pm to 4am

Advance Tickets £20 and Family show £15

Info and tickets hotline Digital One UK Tel 07455214945

More tickets from Chale 07553257018, Admo 07826457934, Munya 07462861691, Malvern 07456587475, Sab 07445621148, Growth Point Butchery 309 Lower Broughton road, Manchester tel 07940846077, Makore Butchery, 5 Ballot St, Cape Hill, Birmingham, B66 3 EX Tel 01216011687

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