Musician revives Ndebele sounds

Jazz artist Prosper Tshuma has embarked on a drive to revive Ndebele contemporary  music saying most established musicians in the city were neglecting other genres for jazz.

Tshuma says he has realised that contemporary Ndebele sounds have not been recorded, creating a vacuum on the local entertainment scene.

Ndebele music is hardly played on local radio stations.

"As an artist I realised that there is a gap in as far as contemporary Ndebele music is concerned and I am working hard to make sure that the genre is fully revived and it must restore its lost credit," he said.

The artist has a single album titled Ophethe Konke recorded in 2014 and is working on his latest offering yet to be named, due for release mid-year.

Tshuma launched his arts career in 2003 as a dancer with Isthende Sika Zulu in Bulawayo, before relocating to the capital, where he worked with the likes of Albert Nyathi.

In his career, he also did a solo project at Amakhosi Theatre Productions.

Tshuma said he draws his inspiration from the likes of Albert Nyathi, Jeys Marabini and Lovemore Majaivana.