Colbert Mukwevho & Family : Save da 'hildren

Colbert Mukwevho & Family :  SAVE DA 'HILDREN

Colbert Mukwevho and Family (famously known as Harley & the rasta family) have released another classical album. The album, titled “Save da ‘hildren”, has 12 tracks. This family group, led by Colbert, the elder of the Mukwevho brothers has been providing music to the ears of South Africans for many years. Their ability to try with different sounds in their music has made them the darling to many who are not loyal reggae music faithful. Put simply, you don’t have to be a reggae fan to fall in love with Colbert’s music. With so many years in the industry, Colbert has been consistent in his music, yet staying ahead of the times. His prophetic messages has mesmerized many and one wonders if the people that he’s singing to really listen to and understand what Colbert is really saying in his music. I have always maintained that if you love music (regardless of genre) and you haven’t heard Colbert’s music, there’s so much that you are losing out.

“Save da ‘hildren” was released through The Burnin’ Shak Studios, the studio that Colbert started when he decided to leave Joburg after a short stint with a recording company over there. Since Colbert started his music career, all his releases have never disappointed his loyal fans and “Save da ‘hildren” is no exception. I have always told my friends that the Mukwevho play their music just to satisfy their souls, by so doing they find that there are thousands other people out there who have the same musical thirst as them and that’s how they are able to capture minds and souls of so many people.

Colbert is famous for his love songs which I’m certain has affected so many relationships through the strong messages that they deliver. So I wasn’t surprised that the first track on this album was titled “On my mind”. This slow ballad was played so well that one could confuse Colbert for a Jazz legend. Colbert has never been shy to try with different sounds and this track shows exactly that. “Ndo lindela” is a previously released track which is also included in this offering. These guys have done a good job in reworking this track that it almost feels like a totally new track all together. “Bloody double-crossing bastard”, which is my personal favourite, comes down very strongly against the wrong-doers. With lyrics such as “you boody double-crossing bastard i will cut off your throat”, you can feel that the people are tired of people who are out to fend for themselves and making the poor poorer. “Ri chanta Ithiopia”, “Gossip monger”, “Nnyiteni”and “Ri do phusukanya” are some of the songs that will keep you going this winter.    

Many of Colbert’s fans have declared him the King of Reggae and I don’t have any (if not one) reason to say otherwise. The guy is a genius who is on a league of his own. Get a copy of “Save da ‘hildren” today and enjoy the soul food that the Mukwevho brothers are offering. Remember to keep it original.

Catch Colbert Mukwevho & Family at the Kempton Park Civic Centre in a Reggae Jam Session on the 28^th of May 2011. Get your ticket today at Computicket/Shoprite R100