Its Christmasssssss!

... and I have got a Christmas CD available. It has 8 tracks on it including "Silent Night", "What Child Is This" and my absolute favourite "O Holy Night", and is available from www.mkvibe.com or if you're in Milton Keynes, it will be available from ASDA Bletchley in the coming days leading up to Christmas.

Starting tomorrow, between about 11am and 3pm on most days leading up to Christmas Day, I'll be singing in ASDA (come to the George entrance), and selling CD's as well. Come along to have a listen and buy a CD...

Happy Holidays everyone!
xxx

BBC Children in Need concert - THIS WEEK!!

Heeeyyyy.....

I've just realised that my posts are all ending with "This weekend!!"... LOL... nevermind eh?

So yes, the BBC Children in Need concert hosted by Natalie Chua is this weekend.

WHERE:Chrysalis Theatre, Willen, Milton Keynes
WHEN: 20th November 2009 - 7pm
WHAT: BBC Children in Need fundraising concert
COST: £10 adult £6 children
CONTACT: info@mkvibe.com

check out the official facebook event

Mr and Miss Zim Community - THIS WEEKEND

After several weeks of hard work, the contestants are ready to strut their stuff all over the catwalk in the Mr & Miss Zimbabwe (Community) pageant this weekend.

The confirmed acts for this event include yours truly SAHARA C, plus recent AMA award winner TERENCE MAS, Live & Unsigned winners BK & KAZZ, very talented MACCIX FLO, and commediene Martha Wolfenden...

Its a fashion and talent extravaganza that you wont want to miss if your in London this November 14th.

Tickets are being sold online: get them here

Check out the facebook official event

BBC Children in Need preview -- THIS WEEKEND!

Hi there everyone,

Just a quick note ... several acts who are taking part in the BBC Children In Need concert hosted to be by Natalie Chua on the 20th are going to be giving a preview of the show at ASDA Bletchley this weekend...

It's an opportunity for you to check out the acts, get more information, buy tickets, etc. If you're doing your weekly shop this week then come down to ASDA, if you're doing nothing at home, come along to ASDA...

Its all for BBC CHILDREN IN NEED, so come along and have a listen :D

Check out the facebook event

Check out the organizers - MK Vibe

Interview with MYMETROPOLE

Hi there!
I've just noticed that a recent interview I did with MYMETROPOLE is now published online...

have a look :: http://mymetropole.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/sahara-c-interview/

Last minute: Sahara C at The Cobden TOMORROW

Sorry that this is a last minute confirmation --> I'll be performing at the Cobden, in London tomorrow evening.

If you're in London try and come down:: Hosted by Musiqave, this Fridays line-up of live performances, includes Martine Girualt, Nathan Watson, Zuwa and yours truly, Sahara C.

Check out the facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147261463974&ref=nf or visit the musicqave website for more info.

UK Songwriting contest -- Results ...

I heard late last week from the UK Songwriting contest and I am pleased to report that I placed in the semi-finals for the 3rd year running with my song "Last Goodbye". This year I scored a 7, which is borderline finalist, so I am very pleased... if things keep going this way I'll win next year! LOL

check it out at www.songwritingcontest.co.uk

Today's radio interview --> SW Radio Africa

Here's a link to listen to today's broadcast of my interview with Lance Guma on SW Radio Africa

mms://swradioafrica.streamuk.com/swradioafrica_archive/otp120909.wma

SaharaCee - Zimfest 2009

My mate juicy Lucy posted this one... :D

Sahara C & Gordon on BBC Radio --> Listen !!

BBC London Radio Interview with Joanne Good and Simon Lederman on Saturday 5th September about Zimfest. Listen from the 2hr 20min mark

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00473gs/Joanne_Good_and_Simon_Lederman_05_09_2009/

SW Radio Africa interview --> listen

Interview with Lance Guma, Sahara C, and DKR members Kuda and Ras Ai

http://swradioafrica.streamuk.com/swradioafrica_archive/otp050909.wma

Zimfest 2009 - some pictures...

Here's a few photo's from Zimfest 2009 for those who cant get access to facebook ;)








feel free to leave a comment :)

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Unity 101 & Sahara C live broadcast from Zimfest!!

This evening - live from Zimfest - I'll be talking live with DDT on his Urban Unity radio show for Unity 101 Community Radio. If you're not going to be at Zimfest, this is a great opportunity to be involved... and to have a listen to whats actually going on.

The show will run from 6pm - 8pm today... and is broadcast online so log on at http://www.unity101.org/ and click 'Listen live now'....


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Last Goodbye out today - everywhere online!!

Well!! today's the day... Zimfest this afternoon and I'll be performing at 2:30 pm. Also today my song "Last Goodbye" is available everywhere online... iTunes, Amazon, you name it :)

buy it :) from amazon & get it delivered or get it from iTunes (search for Sahara C)

Thanks for your support, its is always appreciated.

xx

SW Radio Africa interview

SW Radio Africa broadcasts online and all over Africa, including my birthplace Zimbabwe -- I had an interview with Lance Guma, presenter of their "On the Pulse" show, together with Slyvester from Zimfest and Kuda from DKR (who are headlining at Zimfest this year)... have a listen online this evening (and possibly win tickets to Zimfest) at www.swradioafrica.com

Zimfest is actually ... a fundraiser...

All the excitement about Zimfest being this weekend might be overshadowing the fact that Zimfest is actually hosted by WeZimbabwe, a UK registered charity that raise funds to help Zimbabweans. ...

I'm raising money for WEZIMBABWE and I'd really appreciate your support. This year some funds raised at this huge event that Zimfest has become will go towards Tichakunda preschool - a school which emerged after the Hatcliffe Extension squatter camp was razed to the ground in "Operation Murambatsvina". The 600 young children that attend at Tichakunda range between the ages of 2 - 9 years old, and are taught lessons and given one daily meal of porridge. They are trying to raise money to sink a borehole so the children can have access to clearn water, build classrooms so they can have lessons in a structure other than in a wooden shack, build toilets, and to give the children more than one meal a day - for some of these children that's the only meal they are getting... find out more about their projects.

I dont need to tell you that some of these necessities are things many of us take for granted. Make a donation, small - or big - to help change the future of someone else. I am sure you can spare a pound. It's easy to donate online with a credit or debit card - just go to my JustGiving page:

http://www.justgiving.com/Sahara-Cee

JustGiving sends your donation straight to WEZIMBABWE and automatically reclaims Gift Aid on all eligible donations, so what you give is worth even more. I hope you'll join me in supporting WEZIMBABWE.

Thank you.

Sahara C

Sahara C in the press!!

Hiya...
So pleased to see my picture in today's Epsom Guardian - the coverage is all about Zimfest this year... Happy to be mentioned :)

check it out!! : http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/leisure/4576558.Zimbabwe_comes_to_Raynes_Park/


Zimfest in only 2 days.... I'm on Stage 1 at 2:30 pm --- are you with me???


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Now on at 2:30 - Zimfest - 5 Sept.

set time is changed to 2:30 pm !! dont miss it :D

Be in front of stage 1 at 3pm to catch my performance.

See you on Saturday !!

xx

One week till Zimfest !!

I hope you're coming! I hope to see you there... Be early and get your money's worth, cause I'm on stage at 3pm, and thereafter I hope to be able to be doing a proper meet and greet :D

I've confirmed my set, and things are ready to rock! Just tweaking a few inevitable last minute issues..... hmmm...

... anyway...

This past week I did a radio interview with Lance Guma on SW Radio Africa, along with Slyvester who does the PR for Zimfest , Kuda of the brilliant band DKR. Its going to be broadcast on Friday evening from their website. SW Radio Africa are also running a competition to give away 4 tickets to this year's Zimfest - click here to find out how easy it is to win!

Also, if you're in South London, look out for a copy of Live Magazine - I did an interview with Chenai this week :D Live Magazine is a brilliant initiative, based in Brixton and run entirely by 12 - 21 year olds!! Wow! Thats something really positive to be involved with. Anyway, check their website for the article (I'll post an updated link when I have one).

Its going to be a wonderful show... Zimfest is absolutely brilliant!!!

See you there !!!!

Sahara C will be performing at Zimfest London 2009

Hi there!

I'm pleased to say I've been offered a chance to perform at Wezimbabwe's annual Zimfest in London this year! :D I am really chuft to be a part of such a large festival... its been going for over 9 years!!

Zimfest is a family event, and yours truly will be performing at 3:15 pm on Stage 1... I'll be looking forward to seeing you, getting some pictures with you and hearing your comments on my music...

follow me on twitter for updates about Zimfest!

Sahara C sings Circle of Life @ Miss Africa Perth 09

Hi there

I've been waiting on an "official DVD" but thats not going to happen because apparently the tapes were running out during my performance, and therefore the performance wasnt recorded :( nevermind eh?

Here's the vid that I did manage to get my hands on.... (sorry its so noisy)

The "Last Goodbye"

Hey!

The title of my new song is "Last Goodbye"... and of course, its all about heart break. I hope you like it, please listen at www.reverbnation.com/saharac if it hasnt already started playing in the player below... and let me know what you think.

Some pics from Miss Africa Perth, 2009

Hi there,
I just thought I'd add a few pics here for those who are not already fans on facebook...





there's more on facebook

New song out on Friday

Just to give you a heads-up... I'm gonna be uploading a new song on Friday this week... please look out for it, and let me have your comments :)

Miss Africa Perth 2009

The Miss Africa Perth pageant 2009 was held on 23rd May, at the Astor Theatre, Mount Lawley, Perth... it had claimed to be the cultural event of the year -- and it lived up to that completely!!

A beautiful, sassy young lady who was born in Sudan was the victor on the day, and competition was tight as many African beauties vied for the title and opportunity to make a difference for Africans in Perth and back home.

I performed "The Circle of Life", an Elton John cover, which I thought was fitting to the event. The evening was a resounding success, and I was surrounded by very talented singers, dancers and a whole host of professionals, who all worked very hard to make the event the success that it turned out to be.

Check out a recording of my performance on youtube:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myk2YT6joMA and pictures taken at the event on my facebook page:- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sahara-C/20805545633

Thanks to Kulsum for designing & making my dress, and to Alison D'Vine (D'Vine Artistry) for doing my make up.

And special thanks to the organisers of Miss Africa Perth for the opportunity :)

Take care all
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Sahara C in the local press....

Hi everyone!

Just to share with you... I see that I've had press coverage in this week's North Coast Times! :) Lina Bakir's photo (Molecule Blue Studio's, Perth) features in the editorial they have written about my participation in the Miss Africa Perth contest this Saturday, 23rd May.

If you are in Perth, come along... the last few tickets are available, but moving fast! If not, check youtube next week for some footage of my performance.

Thanks for your love, kind words and support

Sahara C
xx

Sahara C to perform at Miss Africa Perth

Sahara C is thrilled to announce that she has been chosen to be one of the performing artists at the 2009 Miss Africa Perth beauty pageant.

The 3rd annual Miss Africa Perth beauty pageant will be held on 23rd May 2009 at the Astor Theatre in Mount Lawley. The winner gains entry into the national Miss Africa Australia contest, and works for a year to raise charity funds to enhance the African community here and abroad. Events such as this provide an opportunity to showcase the African heritage, and promote cultural understanding.

For more information about the Miss Africa Perth pageant visit www.missafricaperth.com.au, and for more information about Sahara C visit www.myspace.com/saharacee

ISSA NOMINEE 2008 - Sahara C

I just found out that I was a nominee for the ISSA songwriting contest last year!! My song "No Tomorrow" was a Session One nominee in the competition, and although I did not win, I am very pleased to be nominated -- in fact, I'm positively beaming!!

For someone who's never had songwriting lessons, I have placed in every single contest that I have entered... I am proud of these achievements, and I hope to refine my songwriting skill in coming years - and take at least one of those coveted prizes....

Anyway, check it out for yourself (you'll have to scroll down to the R&B section) -- click here :- http://songcontest.issa-music.org/nominees.htm. Unfortunately there was technical problems and I didn't get the opportunity to get my fans to vote... I will for this year's entry though... LOL :)

As always, thanks for your support & encouragement. I read every single message I receive and try to respond.

xx

-Sahara C
http://www.reverbnation.com/saharac

Bebo page now up and running...

Hey,
I've had a Bebo page for ages now, and never actually got round to personalising it... but I have done it today.

So, if thats your preferred poison, then we can hook up on there too ... in addition to youtube, reverbnation, facebook, my own website, iLike, twitter, indiestore and of course, myspace.

Preview video of new song !! check it

I've got a 30 second preview of my new video on youtube -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGWFM5AuvHI

If you want to hear it in full you'll need to join the mailing list using the signup box below or by visiting www.reverbnation.com/saharac ... :)


New song out after Easter weekend...

Thanks for all the support, as always

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New song + New Pics

As part of my many visits to the studio in the next 3-4 weeks, I've uploaded a song (new song) to my reverbnation page.. please visit at www.reverbnation.com/saharac.

The song is called "If you stay down", and was recorded at Soundbaker studios in Perth, WA (with Rob Agostini). Its an up-tempo track with some serious attitude... ;)

I also have a new picture online - you can view at any of the following :
www.twitter.com/saharacee
www.myspace.com/saharacee
www.iLike.com/artist/sahara+c

Please do let me have your comments about the new song, and the new pics... MORE COMING SOON

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First day of filming - DONE!! {pic attached}

I am SO EXCITED!! I have never done anything like this in my life! See - you may or may not have known that I'm making a music video for my song "No Tomorrow"... well... I've done day one of filming today, and will continue with filming in a few more days -- so many things to do, so little time... LOL

The fabulous Tracy took some really cool shots, and she sent me some stills to share with you.



Special thanks to my girl Chocolate Candy for the support, the love, the input and lunch xx

Watch this space for more very soon!!

xx
Sahara C

Free Downloads

Joining this mailing list today will entitle you to exclusive fan downloads! Your first download is available by visiting www.reverbnation.com/saharac after you sign up.

Yesterday's photoshoot

Hey there..
Had a photoshoot with the beautiful Lina yesterday... I think it went swimmingly! She did manage to get a few smiles outta me - particularly when she mentioned a certain runner (randome guy) who we thought kept popping up after he got some eye candy during the early part of the shoot... when you see the length of my little dress you'll understand...

Anyway, we did a couple of locations, and managed to get all done by sunset at about 8:30 pm. I dont know if I'll ever get used to having people stare at me during a photoshoot... LOL

Anyway, Lina is working on getting the photos out, and I am very sure I will have something to show y'all soon...

Next stop - the studio! I got a few tracks that need laying down...

Sahara C
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YouTube Video : "No Tomorrow"

I had forgotten about this video, which was recorded all the way in March 2008!! Yeah, I know its not that long ago. Anyway, I found it, and decided to put it up onto YouTube for y'all to see.

This was recorded at the Live & Unsigned contest, 2008 in the semi-finals round. The song is my own and called "No Tomorrow", which is essentially about the end of a relationship.

I hope you'll comment and let me know what you think :) Click the link below...

Sahara C singing "No Tomorrow" at Live and Unsigned Semi finals 2008

Just Dance is now available on iTunes !!

Thats right people... Just Dance is now available to buy on iTunes worldwide.. so effectively for under a pound or a dollar, depending on where you are, you can buy this song now.

Follow the link or search for Sahara C on iTunes!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=301963192&s=143444

Look at it this way - not much you can get for that amount of money these days, is there?

Your support will be greatly appreciated

Sahara C
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