Old school vs New school: What each generation is teaching Zimbabwe music -Adamson [email protected]

MuShonaWekuBulawayo🐬: Old school vs New school: What each generation is teaching Zimbabwe music’s next act. Brian 98.4 FM MuShonaWekuBulawayo🐬: Old school musicians built followings on live band marathons,lyric proverbs and radio DJs who could make a song national before the sunset while new school ride YouTube,TikTok and other social networks. They drop singles fast,book shows via WhatsApp,online etc. What discipline from the radio/live-band era must new artists keep? • What streaming-era tool actually pays your bills? • Where does vernacular language storytelling fit—in TikTok clips or full Lyrics? • How should ZIMURA or unions change to protect today's drops? • Do you ever pull from mbira or sungura phrasing—give an example? • If you co-produced one track, as old and new school artists who leads, who experiments? • ⁠What’s one rule younger artists are breaking that worries you and one that excites you? • ⁠Can live band gigs survive as primary income, or must they adapt? • ⁠What does success in music look like: are they streams or packed shows in Gweru or any other city? Zimbabwe's music scene is evolving, with old school musicians leveraging live band marathons, lyric proverbs, and radio DJs, while new school artists utilize YouTube, TikTok, and social networks ¹ ² ³. *Discipline to keep*: New artists should hold onto authenticity and originality, just like the pioneers who carved their niche by blending traditional and international influences. *Streaming-era tool that pays bills*: Platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and local services like OneMusic and Zimbo Music are key, but artists need to navigate issues like piracy and payment options. *Vernacular language storytelling*: It fits perfectly in TikTok clips and full lyrics, helping artists connect with their audience and showcase their cultural heritage. *ZIMURA or union changes*: They should focus on protecting artists' rights, addressing piracy, and ensuring fair compensation for their work. *Mbira or sungura phrasing*: Artists like Jah Prayzah and Mbira Dzenhari are already blending traditional sounds with contemporary styles. *Co-production*: Old school artists could lead with their experience, while new school artists bring experimentation and fresh perspectives. *Rule breaking*: Younger artists are pushing boundaries with genre-bending sounds, which is exciting, but worrying when it comes to losing cultural roots. *Live band gigs*: They can survive with adaptation, incorporating online elements and leveraging social media to promote shows. *Success in music*: It's a mix of streams, packed shows, and cultural impact, whether in Gweru or globally ¹ ² ³. What do you think about the role of social media in shaping Zimbabwe's music scene? Are there any specific artists or genres you're interested in exploring further? #amazon #news#inspiration #motivational #everyone #Musicartists #cultural #bless#radio#