Groove Magazine Zimbabwe Issue 1 | Page 78

“Because of our lack of international standard in music production education, we fail to produce music that is internationally recognised because it lacks the quality to get there.” Tuku and Mapfumo who are the pioneers of Zimbabwean music and have taken it international.” In his thoughts, in order to improve our music we need to have centres where industry professionals come in and teach local producers how to make the best music. “I think we need to have better quality music education in our schools in Zimbabwe music education is but a myth.” Block 101 has prospects of becoming a major production house and label in Africa. “We firstly need to improve our quality of music as well as become an internationally recognised label.” They also aim at grooming more talent in Zimbabwe and getting professional artists from abroad to come and train our artists. 76 “In conclusion, we need the support of the Zimbabwean people and we are going to make you proud.” Big dreams and great ambitions, Block 101 are aiming for world class. Check out the music that they produce on: www.reverbnation.com/block1o1 www.soundcloud.com/block1o1 Upcoming artists who need to be produced and producers who would like to collaborate with Block 101 you can get hold of them on: Email: [email protected] And like their page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLOCK101