Munya & Friends

Munya Mataruse is an Artist born in Zimbabwe based in Yellowknife Northwest Territories Canada. He started his music career professionally in 2005 at Pakare Paye Arts Centre which is an arts organization formed and is managed by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi (Zimbabwean Music Super Star. His music is a unique blend of styles ranging from Afro Jazz, Katekwe and Shangara (the local traditional Zimbabwean genre). His sound is recognizable with intensely catchy Zimbabwean melodies and smooth vocals. With the help from Pakare Paye Arts Centre he managed to do numerous performances to school based audiences, weddings, Cooperate Functions, community galas, Fundraising Concerts, Road Shows, birthday parties, festivals and tours (for more see resume below). While still taking every opportunity to gigs he recorded his 4 albums.