Colbert Mukwevho CD/DVD launch postponed

The much-awaited release date of Colbert Mukwevho’s live DVD has been pushed back to from 30 March 2013 to 11 May 2013. The venue is still  the Bassline in Newtown (Johannesburg).

Sikheli Junior: Ladzani Shango

Born Musiwalo Nengudza in 1983, Sikheli Junior shows passion for his music in everything he says. He has released his first album tiltled ‘Ladzani shango’. The album was released in October 2012 and all songs were composed by Sikheli Junior himself. It has 10 tracks of which most are on frequent airplay on local radio stations. CDs are available for sale in various music outlets. For more information you can contact: 079 486 3179

Colbert 'Harley' Mukwevho DVD Launch

History was made last year when Colbert “Harley” Mukwevho & Family recorded their first ever live DVD at Bassline in Johannesburg. The venue was full, the atmosphere electrifying, and the performance out of this world. I saw the preview of the DVD on youtube and believe you me, this is a must have for all “Harley” fans. The sound, the picture, the music and the people were just too perfect and I can’t wait for the SAMA’s (South African Music Awards) to see if this time they can scoop an award for best DVD of the year. I hope I’m not the only one, but I can’t wait to see ‘Hero’s Party’ which I’m sure is going to be one of the DVD’s highlights. The DVD will be launched on the 30^th of March 2013 at the same venue, Bassline (Newtown, Johannesburg).

 

Fans have been eagerly waiting for the long overdue DVD. Now, come the 30^th of March all this will change as “Harley” will launch the DVD titled Lion & Son O’ Lion Tour Live DVD. “Harley”, whose career span well over three decades will be launching a DVD which will surely put his reggae music and his band on the global market. The DVD features Colbert’s sons Percy (aka P.Postman) and the young, ever-energetic Junior. Junior, to the amazement of all present, beautifully performed Bob Marley’s hit ‘How many times’.

 

A big argument is going on that reggae music has no place in today’s society. I do not engage myself in such, and I’m sure a lot of people will stop once they get the copy of the DVD. Reggae music is very much alive and still relevant. Colbert has never disappointed his fans, I doubt he ever will. From his early years with the Comforters, being Harley & the Rasta Family, now Colbert Mukwevho & Family, he has produced hits, anthems, hyms etc. He is a legend, Period! Remember ‘Hero’s party with Brenda, ‘Soon and very soon’? Remember ‘Hoyo wanu o naka’, ‘Tshigotshanama’? Remember Why??, Mmbwa I do lammbwa? Remember Senzo Mthethwa’s ‘Worshipping your love’? That’s Colbert ‘Harley’ Mukwevho for you. South Africans, embrace what’s yours. I used to sit and think that I should have been born during Bob Marley’s era, and yesterday I realised that there are kids like me who would wish they were born during ‘Harley’s era. I am living my dream now, and one day I’ll sit and brag about being there when history was unfolding.

 

To Colbert’s management, ndi ri mishumo yavhudi ro I vhona. A ni ri tshileli!

Date: 30 March 2013

Venue: Bassline (Newtown, Johannesburg)

Damage: R80 & R200 VIP

Tshidumbumukwe

 

Ahaa !!! Tshidumbumukwe's first Album is out. Go and get your copy for only a few rands from solvin in Gauteng  @ 082 695 0928 and Lutendo from Venda @ 076 7140 426

The Town I Know

The Town I know

 

looking outside this window

I see the town I know

It’s after all a day’s work

about stopping and everywhere

taxis must and they warn you

even cops will search an innocent pocket

preaching no smoking anyway no why

It’s rivalry between faces that has never met

sirens wake you up from nowhere

opened eyes see the good the bad and the different

come home brother

that’s where we belong

my love already here?

probably waiting for the bus

do I hear a yes?

just the build will amaze you

the flower’s blooming again

soon it will be time to go home

children’s playground’s not for sit-in parks you adulterous cheats

seek home, humble pie

you live a lie

at nine you’re back in line

Lufuno Dagada DVD Recording : Pretoria State Theatre

ONE LOVE ONE HEART CONCERT

Come the 16^th of February 2013, Saulsville Arena will never be the same again. Three Tshima awards winners are heading for Pretoria this summer and you can expect nothing but fireworks on stage. Colbert “Harley” Mukwevho, Adziambei Band and Vho-David “Nese la Tshilidzini” Mmbi are going to headline this music extravaganza dubbed the One Love, One Heart Concert on the 16^th of February from 19H00. Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased from Shoprite Checkers and Computicket for R80 only.

 
Harley, as Colbert is known to his legion of fans world-wide, is known for his electrifying live perfomances. Saulsville residents will remember his performance at the same venue a few years back. Fans can expect nothing less from the maker of famous hits such as ‘Ro dzula ro digeda’, ‘Dou kanda wa fa’, ‘Tshigothsanama’ and many more. Colbert, his sons P. Postman and Junior Mukwevho recorded a live DVD last year which is scheduled to be released in March this year.

 Adziambei Band’s album,’Shango lo takala’ has received positive reception from the both young and old. The comeback album, released after a long break from the industry has done wonders to the Venda music industry with its hit track, ‘Nwana o ngala-ngala’. If you have never witnessed Adziambei Band performing live on stage, this is your opportunity to see these music old-timers from Mutale doing what they knoe best, entertaining the masses.

 ‘Nese la Tshilidzini’ came out and created waves all over the country. Vho-David Mmbi was the name associated with this classic song. The song was from the award winning album ‘Lushie lwo naka’. Once you listen to Vho-David Mmbi, you are surely hooked forever. I watched him performing at Ha-Mavhele last year (2012), and I must say, Venda is blessed.

 

Come one, come all.

 

Date: 16 February 2013

Venue: Saulsville Arena (Atteridgeville)

Time: 19h00

Damage: R 80

Untitled still

 

Blue lights by the Jacarandas

Students still walk past

Guess what, the wishing hasn’t gone

I pine for home

Let he who has, hear my ear

It is a tough road, sisters

One day we’ll be together

Let our souls dance together

You know the love

Waits for no queue

Through it we conquer all

Like, like one day Babylon shall fall

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.