Zimbabwe’s Art Industry Developing Fast: Maximilian Wiedemann


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Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, inspired Max MacMillan to do his locally produced album Moods of Africa.

MacMillan notes that his lucky moments when he was in the ‘sunshine city’ inspired him to record the album.

MacMillan says: “The inspiration to do Moods of Africa comes out from my lucky moments when I was in Harare.

I interacted with good souls who love music and their moods triggered my emotions to record the album.”

The Dickson (Bizzy Dee) Mandota’s produced album is based on a single composition, Harare Night Session, that has different disparities.

The tracks are Milk and Honey; Wise Words; The Sky is the Limit; Milk and Honey (jungle mix); and Harare Night Session 1 (instrumental).

On the project, MacMillan enlisted the services of Best Masinire (jazz artists), Drastiq, Ike Machingura and Pauline Gundidza (a member of Mafriq).

MacMillan believes Zimbabwe artists are more serious than their European counterparts.
“Zim artists do not diss each other that much like the case in Europe. Their lyrics are meaningful and this is good for the music business,” he remarks.

Accordingly, the creative industry is destined for greatness.

Moods of Africa is Max MacMillan’s first album. The German based singer is planning to visit Harare in December to work with Bizzy Dee on another project.

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