Andy Brown’s son, Alex Brown has been selected as one of the rising music stars to perform at the sold out Zimbabwe Achievers Awards in the UK.
This year’s edition is being held at the Cumberland hotel this Saturday where the multi-talented guitar player is set to announce his arrival as a superstar.
“For the past seven years guests to our previous events have had the opportunity to witness first-hand, upcoming gifted artists, and we want to keep that trend going,” said Events Coordinator Nothando Ndebele.
Other performers for the prestigious event include gospel singer Dalia Majongwe, performing artist Bea Muzenda, bass-baritonist, Simon Shibambu and soulful jazz sensation Nandi.
Over the years the Awards ceremony has given the platform to up and coming artists who have since become household names.
These include Cynthia Mare, Tinashe Kachingwe, Tariro NeGitare, Chashe and Gemma Griffiths, among others.
“Most of the artists that have featured at the Zim Achievers awards since its inauguration have been relatively unknown but are doing or have gone on to do amazing things.”
“We have the likes of Simon who has performed for the First Lady of China on her visit to London and, for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations at Westminster Abbey.
We also have Nandi whose dynamic and graceful voice has adorned the stage of venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Roundhouse and The Southbank Centre, and we are delighted that they will share their talent with our guests on Saturday.
We believe that the ZAA platform is not only about celebrating those who are successful and achieving great things but, there to recognise and propel rising talent in our community,” she added.
Alex Brown has been on the music scene for a few years and is currently working on his own music. Based in the United States, the star attributes his style of music to his father who he says taught him how to play Afro pop music.
“I used to play a lot of rock music, but before my father passed on, he afforded me the wonderful gift of fusing afro pop with all the urban elements I had already acquired and I will forever be grateful to him for that,” said Brown.
Brown, also a talented mbira player, will be joined on stage by his aunt and Zimbabwean artist TariMari.
TariMari is a former band member of the late Mbira Queen, Chiwoniso Maraire.
For the full list of nominees visit www.zimachievers.com/uk
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