Jazz and Afro folk contemporary singer/songwriter

Biography

Raven is a soulful, elegant, vibrant storyteller/ jazz and contemporary singer/songwriter. Her soothing music is a blended Afro-folk, blues and jazzy vibe that talks about issues that affect the populace. Her musical journey as brand Raven started in 2013 and she has performed at most of the biggest festivals in Zimbabwe, the likes of HIFA, Shoko festival, Miombo Magic festival, Zimbabwe jazz festival, Women’s Arts Festival, Zimbabwe Mbira festival, International cultural food festival and she featured at the Cetris Lapa festival in Pretoria.

Her blended Classic jazz, blues and  Afro folk fore vibe has earned her numerous corporate events from Old Mutual Golf tournament and Women’s day conference, Stanbic bank and chamber of mines Vic falls, NMB bank golf tournament, Netone mother’s day at Amanzi restaurant, Chivas gold black-tie event at Queen of hearts and most A list private events /weddings. Raven has also partnered with St Giles rehabilitation centre for one of their charity concerts.

A vibrant MC and storyteller she has a mature vibe and family friendly performance. The jazz sensation has collaborated with the likes of Mandla Mlangeni Of Amandla Ensamble (South Africa), Silas Miami (Kenya), Jam signal (Zimbabwe), Matts Bengttson (Sweden) and a variety of top jazz local performers.

Raven is passionate about entertaining people and enlightening them on, among other things; how taking care of mental health is vital. Depression is a silent killer and can affect anyone regardless of gender, social class or race.