Cornerstone releases Tshanduko/Changes

Cornerstone has released their third studio album titled Tshanduko/Changes. The album produced by Mulalo Mukwevho, is testament to Cornerstone’s maturity as a band. I remember a few months back on facebook when Cornerstone was promising fans that they were cooking something very hot at the Burning Shak Studios, and I thought to myself, as an artist I wouldn’t blow my own horn, but today as a proud owner of this album, I understand. The well-arranged sing-along vocals, blended with the serenading horns make listening to this album a priceless experience. Listen to songs such as Track 2, “Music” from the album then you’ll understand the power of music. The melodies, sang by true gentlemen in spirit, are just out of this world.

  “music a u iti phosho, music ndi muladzashango”

The album has 12 tracks and features Khakhathi Tshisikule, Khathu and Charlie Sinyosi on the song “Thusani”.  “Tshanduko” opens the album with some mind-blowing keys and then blows to full instruments together with the prayer-like chorus. Pete ‘Smee’ Nimmo from Scotland is featured on the track “Winter rain”. I couldn’t help but sing along to the sad but soothing chorus as I was also feeling like going home, to be with my friends, to be with my mother, to be with my father, to be an angel.

Whatever formula Cornerstone is using seems to be working. So Cornerstone fans, don’t say I’m closing you out, the album is out. Go get yourself a copy. The album will be formally launched at Ha-Mavhele, Pretoria on Saturday the 1^st of December 2012. Contact 083 2700 710 for copies of Tshanduko/Changes.

 Cornerstone, thanks for the music. I’m in love with your guitars, the horns are still blowing me away.

TSHIMA AWARDS 2012 WINNERS

The first Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) were held in Thohoyandou on Saturday the 17^th of November 2012. Here is a list of the winners on different categories:

Best Tshivenda Gospel

Lufuno Dagada

Best Tshivenda Hip-Hop

Mizophyll

Best Tshivenda Tradition

Naledzani Netshirembe

Best Tshivenda Afro Pop

Malondolo

Best Tshingondo

Zozo & Sengere Superbeat

Best Tshivenda Praise Singer

Venda Poet Boy

Best Tshivenda Reggae

Colbert Mukwevho & Family

Best Newcomer of the Year

David Mmbi

Lifetime Achievement Award

Irene Mawela

Thrilling Artists

Dan Tshanda

Paul Mulaudzi

Song of the Year
Adziambei Band – Nwana o ngalangala

 

TSHIMA AWARDS 2012 : The nominees

The first ever Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) will be held on the 17^th of November 2012 at the Thohoyandou Town Hall. The awards, which have been long overdue, will be hosted by Phalaphala FM and will feature the prime of the Venda music. Artists such as the legendary Irene Mawela, the Thrilling Atists, Dan Tshanda and Paul Mulaudzi will grace the red carpet as they compete for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

David Mmbi, who created a storm with his debut album “Lushie lwo naka” has three nominations, Best Tshivenda Tradition, Best Newcomer of the year as well as the highly coveted Song of the year for his hit song ” Nese la Tshilidzini”. It is very intruiging to think of who will walk away with the Song of the year award. Adziambei Band’s song (“Nwana o ngalangala”) from their comeback album, “Shango lo takala”, has also been nominated for this category.

 

Worship House, who have been nominated five times in this year’s Crown Gospel Awards, are favourites to grab the Best Tshivenda Gospel Award. This won’t be any easy considering other nominees in this category. They are up against Rofhie, Albert Mudau, Lufuno Dagada(right) and Hani Mutele.

 

The South African king of Reggae, Colbert Mukwevho, is up against Khakhathi Tshisikule, Denga Tshisikule (the only female), Just Ice and Humbulani Ramagwedzha. Tshivenda hip-hop, which has been growing over the past years, is also one of the categories that fans cannot wait to hear the verdict of. The competition is tough with Killer Gee, T-Man Gavin, P. Postman, Mizo, Coolfelo and Komrade Li in the pack.  For the Best Tshivenda Praise singer, the nominees are Venda Poet Boy, Ndivhuyafhi Godfrey Musubi, Bornwise and finally, Muebi & Ranwedzi. Nominees in other categories include Malondolo (Our Venda Diva), Jinika, Bellafonte, Zozo, Tshigomboza and Tshidino.