Rua Tava with Shangarajive: Afro-Soul Experience

About

Rue Tava (real name Rumbidzai Tavaziva) is an Australian-based Zimbabwean Afro-contemporary jazz artist whose sound is deeply rooted in soul, African tradition and the enduring spirit of her hometown, Chitungwiza.

A seasoned music-industry figure with over two decades of experience, Rue has played a significant behind-the-scenes role in shaping the African music landscape - contributing to the work of artists such as Chiwoniso Maraire, Victor Kunonga, Willom Tight, Shai Shai and Pax Afro, and sharing creative connections with the late Hugh Masekela.

After the profound loss of close friends in the music community, she stepped away from public life to focus on healing and family - a period that ultimately transformed her artistry. She now returns with Musha Uno, a five-track EP blending jazz, Afro-fusion, mbira textures and intimate storytelling.

“Rue Tava’s music is the sound of a journey - where memory, loss and resilience meet rhythm, and every note carries the quiet strength of a woman who chose healing and returned with a deeper voice.”

Shangarajive

Shangarajive is a vibrant Perth-based African music band led by Zimbabwean singer George Joe, known for their lively Afro-fusion sound blending traditional African rhythms with modern elements, featuring instruments like the mbira and percussion, singing in English and Shona about African life, culture, and joy. The band, formed in 2002, achieved success winning WA Music awards and supporting major international acts