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Majaivana relocates to Harare
14 Feb 2016 at 09:41hrs | Views
One of Zimbabwe's greatest musicians Lovemore Majaivana's son - Derrick has relocated to Harare and is set to release his second eight-track.
"I started here in Harare before I moved to Bulawayo to let the Majaivana fans know that Majaivana music was still there. However, I am back in the capital," said Derrick.
Although he has not achieved much, he has had a fair share of performances with local top class acts.
"I was promoted by the business community here in Harare when it came to live performances," said the 36-year-old who has shared the stage with Oliver Mutukudzi, Jah Prayzah and Alick Macheso, among others.
While it appears to be a bearable transition for other upcoming artistes born of late musicians as they inherited bands and intact fan bases, Majaivana conceded that it takes extra hard work to try and match or even surpass a living legend.
"Well, it's really an uphill task because definitely one needs to release good music which is up to standard and it is really a challenge, but l like it because at the end of the days you really produce good music," he said.
He cherishes great support from his father who is based in the United States. Derrick has matured under the tutorship of poet-cum-musician Albert Nyathi.
He said the new project will make an impact on his career because the songs on the album sound like his father's popular album Isono Sami which was released in 2001.
"My messages are actually based on real-life issues, what we face in our day-to-day lives. I am still to decide what name to give the album because all the songs are good," he said.
Music has proven to be a hereditary talent, especially among Zimbabwean families as other names like Simon Chimbetu and Tongai Moyo have continued to live own through their songs long after their deaths.
"I started here in Harare before I moved to Bulawayo to let the Majaivana fans know that Majaivana music was still there. However, I am back in the capital," said Derrick.
Although he has not achieved much, he has had a fair share of performances with local top class acts.
"I was promoted by the business community here in Harare when it came to live performances," said the 36-year-old who has shared the stage with Oliver Mutukudzi, Jah Prayzah and Alick Macheso, among others.
While it appears to be a bearable transition for other upcoming artistes born of late musicians as they inherited bands and intact fan bases, Majaivana conceded that it takes extra hard work to try and match or even surpass a living legend.
"Well, it's really an uphill task because definitely one needs to release good music which is up to standard and it is really a challenge, but l like it because at the end of the days you really produce good music," he said.
He cherishes great support from his father who is based in the United States. Derrick has matured under the tutorship of poet-cum-musician Albert Nyathi.
He said the new project will make an impact on his career because the songs on the album sound like his father's popular album Isono Sami which was released in 2001.
"My messages are actually based on real-life issues, what we face in our day-to-day lives. I am still to decide what name to give the album because all the songs are good," he said.
Music has proven to be a hereditary talent, especially among Zimbabwean families as other names like Simon Chimbetu and Tongai Moyo have continued to live own through their songs long after their deaths.
Source - Sunday Mail
