Jazz and Afro folk contemporary singer/songwriter

Biography

Zimbabwean – born Raven Duchess is a soulful, vibrant Jazz & folk music singer/songwriter / producer and mental health advocate. Her distinctively silky, jazzy voice and soothing music is a fusion of African Zimbabwean mbira folk music that captures the audience’s attention.

Raven has collaborated with artists from Kenya, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Cuba, United States of America, Argentina, Switzerland, Britain, Germany and some of the best in Zimbabwe. Raven has performed at the French Embassy in Zimbabwe, Afrofest Music Festival Canada, Jam n’ Jazz festival Bronkhorstspruit South Africa, HIFA festival Zimbabwe, Shoko festival Zimbabwe and most local festivals in Zimbabwe.

Her blended fusion music has earned her numerous corporate events from Old Mutual, NMB bank, Stanbic Bank Chamber of Mines and Wine festival, Nestlé Zimbabwe, River Brewing Victoria Falls, Chivas Gold and Netone.

Raven is passionate about entertaining the audience and enlightening them on among other things; how taking care of mental health is vital. Depression is a silent killer that can affect anyone regardless of gender, race or social class. From ancient folklore fusion music to classic jazz, her music takes you on a spiritual journey.