The day will kick off with an introduction to music business facilitated by the director of the Music Crossroads Zimbabwe Trust, Melody Zambuko, and the first session facilitated by the renowned drummer, and extensively toured former manager for the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits band, Sam Mataure. A seasoned artist in every respect, who has also had stints with the late great Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba (South Africa) and Zimbabwe’s Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo, Sam will lay bare issues on band and tour management, music education and tips for sustainability in the music industry.
The second session will be facilitated by policy practitioner Lisa Sidambe from Nhimbe Trust who will facilitate the workshop on Music Decent Work (MUDEWO). Music Crossroads Zimbabwe Trust along with Nhimbe Trust have collaborated on a global monitoring programme on all aspects of decent work by reporting developments, inspiring related sector dialogue and informing national policymaking on decent work. Through their complementary mandates and expertise, Nhimbe Trust and MCZT support the development of creatives while protecting their rights and supporting the countries and communities hosting them. At the scheduled master class, Lisa will unpack the various elements of decent work in the music industry, explore compliance and labour violation incidences and together with participating artists, reflect on ways of up-holding professional conduct in the music industry.