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Can Medicine and Music Blend? This Doctor Makes It Happen
Can Medicine and Music Blend? This Doctor Makes It Happen
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Music has always had the power to express what words cannot. When it meets medicine, it becomes even more powerful, helping to heal the body and soul. This... 04.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Can Medicine and Music Blend? This Doctor Makes it Happen
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Music has always had the power to express what words cannot. When it meets medicine, it becomes even more powerful, helping to heal the body and soul. This unique blend binds science and emotion together, creating an awe-inspiring, phenomenal connection.
A Zimbabwean medical professor is making waves in the music world under the alias "Prof. Daddy" or "Groovy Dr. Zi." Known for his expertise in hematology, he has never let go of his childhood love for music. His passion for medicine and music is evident in his unique ability to blend the two worlds. From recording his first album called "Mandela is a Giant" to hits like "Mtshele" and "Gimme Musiek," he has continued to inspire with his Afro-rock, Afro-pop, and mbakumba rock-based style. His music, influenced by rock legends and African icons, reflects his diverse talents. When he's not teaching future doctors, "Prof. Daddy" is crafting songs that entertain, motivate, and prove that science and art can work in perfect harmony.Professor Zivanai Cuthbert Chapanduka, Head of the Department of Hematological Pathology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, seamlessly blends his passions for medicine and music. In this interview with African Currents, he shares how these two fields have shaped his life and career, enriching his medical practice and artistic pursuits.To find out what else our guest had to say, tune in to the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents.
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Can Medicine and Music Blend? This Doctor Makes It Happen
11:11 04.03.2025 (Updated: 15:42 04.03.2025) Music has always had the power to express what words cannot. When it meets medicine, it becomes even more powerful, helping to heal the body and soul. This unique blend binds science and emotion together, creating an awe-inspiring, phenomenal connection.
A Zimbabwean medical professor is making waves in the music world under the alias "Prof. Daddy" or "Groovy Dr. Zi." Known for his expertise in hematology, he has never let go of his childhood love for music. His passion for medicine and music is evident in his unique ability to blend the two worlds. From recording his first album called "Mandela is a Giant" to hits like "Mtshele" and "Gimme Musiek," he has continued to inspire with his Afro-rock, Afro-pop, and mbakumba rock-based style. His music, influenced by rock legends and African icons, reflects his diverse talents. When he's not teaching future doctors, "Prof. Daddy" is crafting songs that entertain, motivate, and prove that science and art can work in perfect harmony.
Professor Zivanai Cuthbert Chapanduka, Head of the Department of Hematological Pathology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, seamlessly blends his passions for medicine and music. In this interview with African Currents, he shares how these two fields have shaped his life and career, enriching his medical practice and artistic pursuits.
"Music is a language on its own, in terms of understanding other cultures. So, what I'm saying is that music is not just a unifying force, but it is a way of neutralizing natural barriers which are there because of the geographies, because of the borders, and all that. Music transcends all of those [...]. Sadly, I don't balance [medicine and music]. Medicine just takes priority. It's my day job. I take it very seriously. I enjoy it. But it's quite sad that you can't have the two pari passu. One has to subordinate the other. And at the moment, the lion's share is the job. I would like to emphasize going forward; I would like to make more and more music," Professor Chapanduka said.
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