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Derick stepping out of Majaivana's shadow
20 Sep 2014 at 07:35hrs | Views
Derick Majaivana, aims to follow in the illustrious footsteps of one of Bulawayo's favourite musical exports, his father Lovemore Majaivana.
With what may appear great fortune, one could argue it also puts a lot of pressure on the young musician because of the high bar set by his famous parent.
Derick, who released his debut album Bayamemeza in June, however, says he is not daunted by his father's glittering credentials and Derick says he is ready to tackle head on.
He says people might think there is pressure on him and others to follow on the success of their parents, as their music left them a good reference point.
"I don't think there is any pressure. While people might compare us to our fathers I don't see it as a bad thing because they have to do that. I think their music is more like a guideline that we have to follow," he said.
Derick says that he has maintained the original sound established by his father's music.
"I chose not to depart from the sound that my father made. My debut album was therefore more of a continuation of the music that he made while he was active," he said.
"I am aware of the support that my father used to enjoy in Bulawayo but right now I cannot say for sure how my music has been received by the people of Bulawayo because they are not yet familiar with it.
"It's also difficult to organise shows because the economic situation is really bad at the moment," he said.
Although the going was tough he, however, said that he was encouraged by the support he had received from music industry players since the launch of his six-track effort.
With what may appear great fortune, one could argue it also puts a lot of pressure on the young musician because of the high bar set by his famous parent.
Derick, who released his debut album Bayamemeza in June, however, says he is not daunted by his father's glittering credentials and Derick says he is ready to tackle head on.
He says people might think there is pressure on him and others to follow on the success of their parents, as their music left them a good reference point.
"I don't think there is any pressure. While people might compare us to our fathers I don't see it as a bad thing because they have to do that. I think their music is more like a guideline that we have to follow," he said.
Derick says that he has maintained the original sound established by his father's music.
"I chose not to depart from the sound that my father made. My debut album was therefore more of a continuation of the music that he made while he was active," he said.
"I am aware of the support that my father used to enjoy in Bulawayo but right now I cannot say for sure how my music has been received by the people of Bulawayo because they are not yet familiar with it.
"It's also difficult to organise shows because the economic situation is really bad at the moment," he said.
Although the going was tough he, however, said that he was encouraged by the support he had received from music industry players since the launch of his six-track effort.
Source - chronicle
