PAX NINDI Harare Dread: Press

Dreads Flying, feet skanking, Harare Dread left the students in a trance
T3D - Exeter University

150 young people came to our Jazz and Roots Club event and it was brilliant to see the place full of young people dancing, getting a feel for Pax Nindi’s beat and understanding more about African Reggae, its roots and history. – It was a great atmosphere!
Dave Bassett – Drum To DJ project

After the encores, Pax Nindi left the Notting Hill punters screaming for more African Reggae in a space where others had failed to get the crowds moving
DJ Wala - Limpopo Club

Recognised for his distinctive concoction of Afrikan Reggae rhythms with thought provoking lyrics, Pax HD is one of the most captivating musical ambassadors ever to emerge from the Afrikan soils. His distinct style is like a breath of fresh air in the music business now saturated by copycats.
Brian Moyo – Zimbabwe Sunday Mail

A sight not to be missed
World Of Music and Dance (WOMAD)

The social and political resistance from, the underprivileged but very positive communities are the main influences of his music.
Combined Arts Services

 

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Richmix Press Release

Pax Nindi - better known as Harare Dread, the master of African reggae - is coming to Rich Mix for his only London show this year and his first London show for two years. Returning from a highly successful Brazilian tour, Pax Nindi brings his energetic, rhythm filled show back with him to delight his fans and newcomers alike.

Since the mid 80s, Zimbabwean born and Malawian bred Pax continues to develop a worldwide musical audience as Harare Dread, moving reggae into musical territories mapped out by the sounds and rhythms of Africa.

Recognised for his distinctive concoction of African Reggae rhythms with thought provoking lyrics,Harare Dread is one of the most captivating musical ambassadors ever to emerge from the Afrikan soils.

To those new to Pax Nindi, his music is described as 'hot and heavy', incorporating original rhythms through live performances, which are high energy dubbed by his critics as a sight not to miss. With lyrics in Shona and Chewa backed by the rhythms of Jamaica, Zimbabwe and Malawi, the man still remains the unchallenged master of live roots African reggae. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose talents include bass guitar, percussion, drums, mbira, lead vocals, keyboards and unusual guitar rhythms.

 For more information contact Shakira Hylton

Pax Nindi before and after he became Harare Dread - the master of Afrikan Reggae roots music. Since the 80s, the has been giving the world his own concotion of Afrikan reggae sounds brewed in Shona, Chewa incorporating the rhythms of the Caribbean, Europe, Brazil and Afrika.

The video is a long Harare Dread journey from Notting Hill Carnival, Paris Reggae festival, WOMAD to Spain, Brazil and to places where Harare Dread is requested. According to his rave reviews "Harare Dread live is a site not to miss!"