The Evolution of the Roles of Producers in the Zimbabwe Recording Industry

Chimbudzi, Weston; Muranda, Richard; Maguraushe, Wonder

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-98705-3_23

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“…In some developing nations including Zimbabwe affordability is not there, some music producers have adequate resources while determines the uptake of music production resources. Consequently there came the independent music producers and record labels who promoted a vibrant and diverse music industry (Chimbudzi, Muranda, & Maguraushe, 2022). Chimhundu (2018) says that the emerging music production resources also led to an emphasis on experimentation and improvisation in the creative process.…”

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“…In music production musicians explore new sounds and styles to give birth to new genres like Amapiano and Zimdancehall (Chimbudzi, 2022). The uptake of software and hardware resources is an essential part of the music production process.…”

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“…Such endeavours culminated in the creation of dynamic and innovative music that reflects the diversity and richness of Zimbabwe's culture. The impact of music production resources in the creation of contemporary Zimbabwean music is significant (Chimbudzi, et al 2022). Mugari (2018) in support notes that music production resources enabled Zimbabwean musicians to create music that is adaptable to different contexts and audiences.…”

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“…The evolution of recording technologies has morphed the roles of music producers to pave way for a new modes of operation (Kavasch, 2020). Chimbudzi et al (2021) submit that some of today's music productions are undertaken without session musicians and these cuts on expenses. The above turn of events has seen music producers doing everything on their own and sometimes without due prosesses to ensure quality control.…”

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A survey on the uptake of software and hardware resources for music production in Zimbabwean contemporary music

Mutavati,

Muranda

2023

AMO

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The study surveyed the uptake of software and hardware for music production. The research examined the challenges that Zimbabwean music producers face in accessing software and hardware associated with production. Through qualitative research, 26 participants including musicians and music producers, were purposively sampled from Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe and Midlands State University in Gweru. The researchers secured participants’ informed consent and assurance of their freedom to withdraw from the study any time. Data were gathered through interviews online video and voice calls coupled with detailed questionnaires with open ended questions. Data were captured using voice recorders and note taking. The researchers analysed the data through a thematic approach basing on the Actor-Network Theory. The researchers focused on instruments and music productiontools associated with its production. Different software such as Cubase, Fruity Loops, Logic Pro X and Pro Tools 12 and hardware such as small audio interfares, keyrigs, and live musical instruments Mbira, Marimba, guitars, keyboards, live drums,ngoma, congas were in use in music production. However, some of the software were cracked versions allegedly due to high procurement cost. Accessing free resources on the internet was a challenge due to poor internet connectivity and high costs of data. There were limited opportunities for formal training in music production. Notwithstanding the challenges, music productions were undertaken with both analogue and digital resources. Aspirant music producers need to be proactive and explore the internet’s free resources to gain knowledge about music production. Future research should cover a wider geographic to gather comprehensive data on the state of music production in Zimbabwe.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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