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Chief Maduna requests Jeys Marabini to perform

by Entertainment Reporter
29 Mar 2012 at 23:43hrs | Views
POPULAR jazz sensation Jeys Marabini is set to retrace his steps to his roots after his local Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu requested him to stage charity shows in Filabusi.

This will also see him perform at different venues in Filabusi in a series of shows dubbed Back To My Roots Tour.

The request was a way of introducing the artiste to his people, most of whom only know him through the media and also to help his community raise funds to refurbish dilapidated buildings in the area.

Marabini will belt out his tunes for the first time in front of his own people and it would be an opportunity for the artiste to bond with them as he intends to extend the shows to more areas.

In an interview, Marabini said he was humbled by Chief Mafu's gesture and said the shows in his home area would take him down memory lane.

He said he intended to take his shows to other areas in Matabeleland South and Midlands to cater for his fans.

"Being requested by my chief was a humbling gesture because these were the ones who nurtured and groomed me to be the man I am today.

"Their appreciation of my music has prompted me to extend the shows across Filabusi and many other areas in that region which I believe will take me down memory lane and my childhood days," Marabini said.

"Our first show will be at Filabusi Community Hall in Avoca and we will be fundraising for the hall's trusses that have collapsed. Next stop would be at the Brethren-in-Christ Church and my former schools Dekezi primary and secondary. Proceeds of the show will be channelled to these institutions," he said.

The artiste also said he would be performing in the area that he grew up, Nyoni village, before he proceeds to other business centres. These include Dolo, Vokola, Gwatemba, Mwenezi and Jeka.

"Such a tour would also inspire talented gold panners to pursue their musical career," he said.

Marabini also said he was set to perform with Bulawayo-based disco band The Mangers. Marabini also said traditional groups would also get an opportunity to exhibit their talents.

"The Back To My Roots Tour is set to open the platform even for traditional dance groups," he said.

Marabini also said after his tour, he would embark on another tour where he would be performing in Harare.

"From 17 to 21 April, I will be staging shows in Harare at Jazz 105 and Book Cafe among other places," he said.

Marabini also said up-and-coming groups would get an opportunity to share the stage with his band.

"There are so many talented groups in remote areas, but they are struggling to make ends meets.

"This platform will be open to all other groups who have something to showcase. My band will also be there for moral support," he said.

Many musicians have abandoned their rural homes due to their busy lifestyle in urban areas to such an extent that they are forced to visit their rural homes when critically ill or dead.


Source - TC
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