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South African ensemble Mi Casa

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Old Georgians Club in Groombridge is the place to be tomorrow when top South African house group Mi Casa serenades music lovers with their club bangers including “Jika” that have taken Harare by storm.
Apparently, fans both young and old are not only enjoying the song, but also stepping to “jika” dance, where you swing to the beat without breaking a sweat.

“This is a show of the week and all those who missed out on the last performance should come in their numbers. This is certainly not our first major gig, but we are not leaving anything to chance because we understand that fans should get value of their money,” Bernie Bismark, the spokesperson of Mistys and Bb Music, the sponsors of the show said.

The high-riding Mi Casa are promoting their new album called “Mi Casa Su Casa” which means “My house is your house”.
Earlier this year they performed to a sold-out show at the Harare Gardens with many fans in Harare failing to enjoy the performance.
The latest Mi Casa track “Jika” has been received exceptionally well among Zimbabwe’s radio stations. According to Bernie, one fan stands a chance to dance with “J Something” who is the lead singer of the group in front of thousands of fans. Other popular tracks that Mi Casa have released are “These Streets” and “Heavenly Sent”.

Mi Casa has opened for international acts such as Drake, John Legend and Kool & The Gang. They have played in over 12 African countries and even performed in Ibiza and they have also featured at Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2013.

After winning the Sampra at the 19th Annual Samas this year, Micasa was in the studio working on their follow up album — “Micasa Su Casa”.

They will be joined on stage by some of Zimbabwe’s best talent in the likes of Simba Tagz, the group called Evicted as well as the finest disc jockeys — Ray Dizz and Star FM’s Otis “The Flow” Fraser.

Evicted is a well seasoned band. Derek, who is founder of the band holds a Bachelor of Pop Music Degree which he attained in Australia. He is an accomplished vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, engineer and producer.

Another member is Dominic whose influences are funk, jazz and black gospel is a seasoned bass player. He has been playing the bass for 16 years. He has worked in most of Harare’s major musical events which include the Harare International Festival of the Arts, A Academy, Italian Jazz Festival and Reps Theatre productions.

Justin has many years of experience playing the drums. Theo, the youngest member of the band grew up on a farm in Bromley. Growing up in a multi-racial and cultural family exposed him to all sorts of music from Matshikos and Lucky Dube to Eric Clapton and the Police.
One of the new hot sensations in Zimbabwe right now are Ray Dizz and Simba Tagz. They have a modern sound that is R&B pop appealing to all generations. Most of their music was produced in Zimbabwe by Simba Tagz an upcoming Zimbabwean music producer.

Ray Dizz is multi-talented and he has been involved in gigs featuring P-Square, D’Banj and many more. They both have songs being played on our local music scene.

“The Flow”, the popular Star FM DJs will also spin at the concert and he is a seasoned DJ.
He presents the popular “Flow Tyme Drive Show” alongside the delectable Grace “The Soul Sister” Chikaya. “The Flow” promised music lovers a show to remember when he plays during intervals.