13.10.14

Phala-Phala FM yo vha i Pitori


Phala-Phala FM yo vha I mudini wa Pitori mafheloni a vhege heyi yo faho. Lo vha li tshi tou vha dzhatsha vhukuma nga Lavhutanu la dzi 10 Tshimedzi 2014. Majantibai na Jimmy the scratcher vho hasha u bva nduni ya khasho I re Hatfield. Nga madekwana ho do vha na dikita le la vha lihulu-vhukuma le la farelwa fhala fhala Marafco Lounge. Ho vha ho dala lwe kha nne lwo vha lwu lwo  tou thoma ndi tshi vhona Marafco ho dala nga u rali. Ndi hone he nda thoma u tenda uri arali Phala-Phala fm ya zwi funa I nga imisa dorobo ya tou ri tserrrrrr!

Bepha lo vhesa lavhudi, fhedzi vhaoganaisi vho poidza zwi tshi da kha muungo (sound system) we wa vha u tshi khou shumiswa. Vhaimbi vhanzhi a ro ngo pfa na zwe vha vha vha tshi khou imba sa izwi zwinwe zwo vha zwi tshi ita zwi tshi tsima. Naho zwo ralo, vhathu vho vhonala vha tshi khou diphinesa nga muzika wa havho, na u vhona vhahashi vhavho. Vho-Mpho vha ja la mulenzhe ndo tenda, fhedi kha mubveledzi na muhashi wa Dzi ya orowa ndi vhona u ngari vha ya sala murahu. Majaivi a Rendani na Jimmy ha todi li kha di vhonalesa, a di toda zwenezwi zwa musi lo no tota nyana. Ndo vha ndi sa zwi divhi uri Slim (Liguluvhe) ndi DJ!

 Ndi nga amba uri vhaimbi vha hayani ni ya kona. Zwe nda vhona nga Lavhutanu zwo vha zwa mathakhenisa. U bva kha Proheed, Khakhathi wa Tshisikule, Jah Soldiers, Just-Ice, 2 minutes vs Dupa, Paperweight, Benjamin Maurell na vhanwe. Arali ra farelela nga u rali zwi do ita. Jinika o dzhena ngomu luvhandeni nda wana ho tanganana a tshi imba luimbo lwawe lwa uri ni tshi tamba ni tambe zwavhudi. Nga u angaredza ndi nga ri Phala-Phala FM yo ri ita vhathu nahone ri khou dihudza zwihulusa.

 

10.9.14

Ndidzu Matumba's CD Launch

Date: 27 September 2014
Venue: NCCCA Itsani
Time: 18H00 till late
Damage: R100

4.9.14

SATMA 2014: The voting has opened


It was all excitement as the final nominees of the 2014 SATMA awards were announced at the Gala dinner event on Saturday 30 August 2014. The glamorous event was held at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng. Artists and their supporters, dressed mostly in traditional gear came out in numbers to celebrate with the nominees of the awards which seek to celebrate the South African traditional music and dance.
The public is urged to go all out and show their support for these artists by voting for their favourite artists/groups. The awards will be held on the 18th of October 2014 at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape.
 
The final nominees for the Best Tshivenda Album are Gift Maringa, April Ramufhi, Tycoon 4 sure and Adziambei Band. Other artists in otrher categories include the ever-energetic Vendaboy Poet (Rrrrrrr), Prince Nyadzawela (The project), Funi Nematswerani (Ndi tshifhinga), Humbulani Ramagwedzha (Ndi khou diphina ndi na inwi), Jah Soldiers (Nndededze).
The public must note that this year’s voting system will be a bit different to the previous years. Voters will have to use special SATMA awards sim cards (powered by Vodacom) to vote, which are available from SATMA offices upon request. 
 
My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation

20.8.14

Ras Judah's debut album










Finally, the long-awaited debut album by Makwarela’s very own Ras Judah is out. Titled “Let thy kingdom come”, the album boasts 7 original reggae tracks. This album will introduce fans to the man who has a slick and hypnotic voice. Wherever Ras Judah and his band perform, people are always left yearning for more.

Although this is Ras Judah’s maiden album, he has been in the music scene from a very young age, singing in informal youth bands and also in church. Having been raised in a family where reggae sounds were constantly blazing, it is no surprise that this devout rasta chose this genre and made it his own. He has worked with seasoned artists such as ‘Gift Maringa’ and ‘Jah Soldiers’ on their recent projects, ‘Avha nne’ and ‘Nndededze’ respectively. He has an amazing voice that cuts through the music and make the listener easily fall in love with his music.
 
The album opens with the title track, “Thy kingdom come”. This version features ‘Wire’, ‘360’ and ‘Jah Soldiers’ on vocals. The acoustic version of the same song is also on the album (track 4) and features ‘Bellafonte’. ‘You’ is a love song, which according to Judah himself was inspired, written and sung for a very special person in his life. With the catchy line “hezwi vha tshi mmbona ndo tou rali, ndi ene” shaped romantically, it promises to be a song to celebrate love in this women’s month. Dancehall singer ‘Ras Mash’ comes with guns blazing on Track 5 titled ‘Rise again’. Other songs include ‘See us through’, ‘Nnditsheni ndi tuwe’ and the bonus track ‘Mary Jane’.

The album was produced by Tendamudzimu Netshilulu and Mulalo Mukwevho, while all the songs were composed by Ntshudu “Ras Judah” Guduvheni.

To get a copy contact: 072 365 2298


8.8.14

Proheed: The future of Venrap


July 18th is a very special day in the hearts of South Africans and their history. The whole country, if not the world, take 67 minutes to do some good for the community, anyway, anyhow. 2014 was much more important as it is Mr Mandela’s first birthday since his passing in 2013. Muvenment headed up to Jozi and hooked up with the hottest rapper of the moment, Proheed. Muvenment, together with Proheed then headed to Vukukhanye Pre-School in the East Rand carrying some goodies for the little ones. We sang with the kids, danced around and made sure the yard was swept clean for the future rappers of Mzansi. The teachers were more excited and I was glad we could find some gratification by doing something for the community in the spirit of our former statesman.

Now here is a superstar who is getting much airplay, much publicity and as soon as his full album is out, I don’t know what more. ProHeed is a 20 something year–old rapper from Tshamusburg (Tshamutavha) Village, a few kilometers outside of Tshilamba in the Limpopo Province. You might not know his name by now, but believe me, it’s just a matter of time before you do. Full of energy, this m’rapper burst onto the music scene with much hype that one wonders, is this a fluke or for real. Well, those questions will be answered later this year when his debut full album hits the shelves. Proheed‘s lyrics are unapologetic, hard-hitting and sounds real. This is someone who has the right ego for an emcee, bowing down to nothing and taking the rap game to another level. He claims no one can better put down a rhyme like he does and he has taken over as the main man when it comes to Venrap.

In a genre where more seasoned Emcees such as Mizo, Bella, Tman, Post etc. are dominating the industry, the young and energetic ProHeed seems not to be fazed by such. With his stinging fast rap and tight lyrics, there seems to be nothing ready to stop this boy from a rural village of Tshamutavha. ProHeed is busy in studio working on his full-length album which will follow on the heels of his much-publicised single, Vengo which is doing well and receiving the much-needed airplay. He is recording the album with the legendary DJ Davic of the ever-shining Masana Records, who has produced a countless number of hits over the years. From the uproar that Vengo has caused, one cannot wait to hear the full album, which Proheed himself can’t stop singing praises to.

 



24.7.14

Next on muvenment ProHeed


Catch ProHeed 's exclusive interview next on muvenment. We talk about the single, the album and the rapper himself. "Tshedza tsho da early Masanani". and those who are going to the Makhado Annual Show, catch ProHeed there, and please take pictures!

14.7.14

Vote for Jah Soldiers


Jah Soldiers is a reggae group from Limpopo who have been in the music industry for almost a decade now. With three albums under their belt, there seems to be no stopping from these roots reggae specialists from Mbilwi. Jah Soldiers’ first album, ‘Thavha ndi nngana’, was released in 2006, followed by ‘Innocent siblings’ in 2010. Their latest offering, ‘Nndededze’, was released to much critical acclaim. Jah Soldiers’ latest album, ‘Nndededze’, stands in line to scoop this year’s award for the Best Reggae category on the popular South African Traditional Music Achievements (SATMA) Awards. The group’s leader, Tendani Maiwashe, is equally excited about this glorious opportunity to represent reggae music in these much coveted awards.

Speaking to the popular Ras Donald khanari on a recent interview on Phala-Phala FM, Tendani Maiwashe had this to say about the title track ‘Nndededze’:  “Holwu ndi luimbo lune ndi lu vhidza uri lu holy, ndi thabelo. Ndi vha ndi tshi khou rabela kha Mudzimu wa vhorine, ri tshi khou sumbedza uri ri khou humbela u rangiwa phanda, vha ri dededze.”

We are urging all and sundry to please vote for Jah Soldiers before the closing date. To vote for Jah Soldiers sms: (SATMA, JAH SOLDIERS, BEST REGGAE) TO 34066   SMS costs R1.50 (Free SMS’s do not apply).

 
Contact ‘Jah Soldiers’ on 072 5323 983
  



Tendani Maiwashe



Lufuno, Huli, Thitupulwi, Arinao, Tendani, Zorro and Judah (front)

9.7.14

SATMA Awards 2014


 
The 2014 edition of the SATMA Awards is about to go down. The voting of the Nominees for these annual traditional music awards has opened and the public is invited to send through their nominations. According to the SATMA website (www.satmaawards.co.za), nominees will be announced on the 16th August 2014 at the Mmabatho Convention Centre.  
 
To vote for your favourite Artist or Group, SMS (SATMA, NAME of your Favourite Artist or Group, AND the Category) to 34066. SMS costs R1.50 (Free SMS’s do not apply).
The closing date for nominations is 26 July 2014.

 The categories are as follows:

 DAY 1

Best Isicathamiya

 Best Video

 Best Poet

 Best New Comer

 Best Traditional Dance Group

 Best African Jazz

 Best Praise Singer

 Best Vernacular Hip Hop

 Best Mbaqanga

 Best Afro Soul

 Best Reggae

 Best Female

 Best Male

 Best Traditional News Journalist (Print)

 Best Traditional News Journalist (Electronic)

 Best Provincial Art and Culture Department

 Best Vernacular Local Movie

 Best Community Radio DJ

 Best Indigenous Comedian

 

DAY 2

Best Xitsonga Album

 Best Tshivenda Album

 Best Indian Album

 Best SiSwati Album

 Best IsiNdebele Album

 Best SePedi Album

 Best Cultural Talk Show

 Best SeSotho Album

 Best Boeremusiek Album

 Best IsiXhosa Album

 Best San Album

 Best SeTswana Album

 Best Maskandi Album

 Most Downloaded Song

 Best Music Radio Program

 Song of the Year

 Best Traditional DJ

 Best Radio Station

 Founders Awards

For more information: 031 584 3900/071 161 2868 or nominations@satmaawards.co.za