In honour of St Valentine's Day and Black History Month, singer- songwriter, Hope Masike with her band, Kakuwe will be performing in an intimate show at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (Harare) on February 12th (2010).

Left: 'February is for love.'
Hope Masike.

The show has been christened February Moonlight. Masike explained; "The month of February is for lovers and those who believe in love, so we have been planning an intimate serenade setting the right mood for Valentines. The night is also my way of celebrating fertility and sensuality, acknowledging the relevance of these two qualities to human existence and life in general."

Serving dual homage, the concert will also commemorate Black History Month, an annual observance for the remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. The talented vocalist will be performing classics from iconic blues and jazz divas, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Miriam Makeba.

The event is part of an initiative called, The National Gallery of Zimbabwe Days of the Month, developed with the objective of creating awareness of environmental and social issues, with this weekend’s theme being the endangered national flower, the flame Lily.

"I am excited to kick start such a relevant weekend. The flame lily is a national treasure and emblem. The Gallery has always been a special and spiritual place for me as an artist, this is an important initiative that I would have never missed," said Masike.

Audiences can expect to hear Masike's signature mbira, the heartbeat of African drums from the djembes to congas, a lot of vocal work and much more. She will also sing pieces from her debut album, Hope with special appearances by legendary saxophonist, Phillip Svosve and Norwegian jazz singer and composer, Cecilie Giskemo.

Last year, Hope Masike released her debut album with the band Kakuwe featuring Mono Mukundu and Phillip Svosve as musical guests; they have a regular evening slot, every Tuesday at the Book Café.

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Hope Masike & Kakuwe
February Moonlight
12 February 2010, 1900hrs
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Contact Vimbai on 0914 067924

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