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Tuku comes to Bulawayo, to share stage with Jeys and Sulu
12 Sep 2013 at 04:26hrs | Views
SUPERSTAR Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, back in the country after a successful European tour, is set to perform in Bulawayo on 20 September at Amphitheatre.
He will be joined on stage by Sulumani "Batai Munhu" Chimbetu and Jeys Marabini in what promises to be a thrilling show.
Organiser of the show, Jorum Moyo said even though the show is a week away they are well prepared to host a big welcome party for Mtukudzi.
"Mtukudzi is a music ambassador and he is back from representing his country, thus we want to give him a perfect welcome show in appreciation of the work he is doing representing the country all over the world through music tours," he said.
Moyo said Tuku is one of the most powerful creative forces to emerge from the country in the last three decades and has more than 60 albums to his name.
"His music has a balance of compelling rhythms and accessible melodies with insightful lyrics. He has an audience throughout the world and Bulawayo is one of his favourite hunting grounds. This is why he is coming here soon after being away for three months so that he gives his fans what they have been missing during his absence," he said.
Sulumani Chimbetu, a crowd favourite in Bulawayo, will be coming back to town for the second time in the space of three months.
He has also just returned from a tour of South Africa.
In an interview Sulu's operations manager Pliers Puraene said they are excited about the chance of performing alongside Mtukudzi and this will be a continuation of joint shows between the two musicians.
"Sulu did a song with Mtukudzi before but this show marks the beginning of a partnership which will see the two alongside Jah Prayzah perform in England sometime in October," he said.
Bulawayo musician Marabini said he is excited and is already preparing for the show because he wants to give it his best shot.
"I will be performing with the best on the music scene and I have to be at my best. I do not want to disappoint my fans, I won't be representing myself but will be representing Bulawayo since I have been chosen and I will have to be at my best," he said.
Jeys encouraged fans to come in their number to welcome a great musician, the best in this generation.
"Bulawayo music fans have to show Tuku the kind of love he has never seen where ever he has gone. I am sure he has a deep love for this town and we all have to give our love to him in return," he said.
Tuku's Black Spirits Band continues to play entertaining music to their enthusiastic audience in even the remote regions of the world. Their sound is a blend of traditional African genres and modern subgenres of Afro pop including chimurenga and jit, also known as Tuku music.
Mtukudzi is a songwriter and a guitar player, well known for his graceful onstage dance moves.
He will be joined on stage by Sulumani "Batai Munhu" Chimbetu and Jeys Marabini in what promises to be a thrilling show.
Organiser of the show, Jorum Moyo said even though the show is a week away they are well prepared to host a big welcome party for Mtukudzi.
"Mtukudzi is a music ambassador and he is back from representing his country, thus we want to give him a perfect welcome show in appreciation of the work he is doing representing the country all over the world through music tours," he said.
Moyo said Tuku is one of the most powerful creative forces to emerge from the country in the last three decades and has more than 60 albums to his name.
"His music has a balance of compelling rhythms and accessible melodies with insightful lyrics. He has an audience throughout the world and Bulawayo is one of his favourite hunting grounds. This is why he is coming here soon after being away for three months so that he gives his fans what they have been missing during his absence," he said.
Sulumani Chimbetu, a crowd favourite in Bulawayo, will be coming back to town for the second time in the space of three months.
He has also just returned from a tour of South Africa.
In an interview Sulu's operations manager Pliers Puraene said they are excited about the chance of performing alongside Mtukudzi and this will be a continuation of joint shows between the two musicians.
"Sulu did a song with Mtukudzi before but this show marks the beginning of a partnership which will see the two alongside Jah Prayzah perform in England sometime in October," he said.
Bulawayo musician Marabini said he is excited and is already preparing for the show because he wants to give it his best shot.
"I will be performing with the best on the music scene and I have to be at my best. I do not want to disappoint my fans, I won't be representing myself but will be representing Bulawayo since I have been chosen and I will have to be at my best," he said.
Jeys encouraged fans to come in their number to welcome a great musician, the best in this generation.
"Bulawayo music fans have to show Tuku the kind of love he has never seen where ever he has gone. I am sure he has a deep love for this town and we all have to give our love to him in return," he said.
Tuku's Black Spirits Band continues to play entertaining music to their enthusiastic audience in even the remote regions of the world. Their sound is a blend of traditional African genres and modern subgenres of Afro pop including chimurenga and jit, also known as Tuku music.
Mtukudzi is a songwriter and a guitar player, well known for his graceful onstage dance moves.
Source - chronicle