27.6.16

SATMA11 Imobokodo is our heritage

Pfufho dza uno nwaha dza SATMA ndi dzine dzi khou dzhenelelwa nga vhafumakadzi fhedzi sa ndila ya u maandafhadza na u thonifha vhafumakadzi.

U wana zwinzhi vha nga dalela www.satmaawards.co.za


7.4.16

Sedzi speaks about her album

The Venda nation once again has new raw talent in Sedzani “Sedzi” Daswa. She is a young female who has recently released her debut album titled “Who’s that girl”. In this issue, Vhukhudo Ndou sits with Sedzani Daswa in an exclusive 10 questions interview in a quest to discover who Sedzi is and what her debut album is all about.
VN: Welcome to muvenment Sedzi! 
SD:  Thank you! It’s really an honour to be here.
VN:  Let’s get to it! Who is Sedzani Daswa  a.k.a “Sedzi”?                           
SD: Sedzi is more than just a singer but an artist who expresses herself, life and experiences as well as emotions through writing and music as an art. She is someone who is loved by people and as a token of gratitude, she also loves and respects people mutually.
VN:  What motivated you to release an album after years of releasing singles/mixtapes?
SD:  WTG or rather “Who’s that girl” was inspired by people who listened to Sedzi’s musicand kept asking themselves who the singer is. People always asked “ula nwana o imbaho kha ila track ndi nnyi?” (Who’s that girl who sang in that song?).  So I decided to put myself out there.
VN:  Take us through your debut album.
SD:  The WTG compilation consists of songs that talk about life in general and thoughts that cross every human being at least once in their lifetime. I worked with the likes of Faceboy, Lamphady, Comzero, LutroDaMusic, Batondy, Lil-F, Candy, Flomatic, Meskay and YB on the album. You don’t want to miss out on this
VN:  Why Hip Hop/Rap?
SD:  I don’t like focusing on the same thing for too long, I am a person of variety.  I don’t only sing Hip Hop music but I sing pop music as well and music that lovers or couples can relate to.
VN:  How far do you want to take your music career? Your vision……..
SD:  I want it all. I want to put myself out there. I want to work with international artists one day, I want to be on shows, TV, Radio and do lots of live performances. I believe I was born a success and I just have to work hard to get to where I want to be.
VN:  Who has been your pillar of strength?
SD:   My father in Heaven.
VN:  Are you a student or are you working apart from your music career?
SD:  I am currently working on my career in the sport and fitness industry. I am a student at e.t.a college in Centurion, Pretoria.
VN:  Do you have any gigs lined up for the forthcoming Easter holidays?  
SD:  None that I know of thus far. For bookings, people can send an email to bookings@nfrmusic.co.za
VN:  How has the feedback been following the release of your debut album from people around you?
SD:  I’m loving it. The feedback is positive and constructive
VN: What can you say to other young female artists who would like to follow in your footsteps?
SD:  Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone try to define who you are.
VN: Thanks For your time Sedzi and all the best in your music career.
SD:  Thank you too! Anytime.

2.2.16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-bfuno_NPM&feature=youtu.be





Watch The Next Generation Band covering Marley's Stiff necked fool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-bfuno_NPM&feature=youtu.be


31.1.16

PART TIME STREET FAMILY ON THE RISE



A Wiseman once said that, “every diamond has value if dedication to the refining of the diamond is at the uppermost level, no matter the roughness of the diamond”. This statement is evident in Shakadza, a village Limpopo where the art of music is being portrayed beautifully by a group of three young boys called “Part Time Street Family”. The three young boys, Ramsey Sotshayo, Zandizile Mungadi and Ndou Talifhani are energetic artists in Hip Hop, a music genre that was rarely embarked on by artists in villages as Hip Hop is seen as an urban genre. All three members are still in high school and decided to follow their dream still. 


The group has been rising rapidly in popularity and have produced hit songs such as “u kho funiwa” that took the whole village by storm as people jammed to the track. Some other tracks produced by the group are hip hop/gospel numbers, one of those tracks is “find my way” where they appreciate God for their gift and reveal that they believe in themselves although critics will always be there. The group has performed in big gigs such as an event hosted at the Mutale Arts and craft centre and was recently in the line-up at the Next Generation Tour at Mutale Town hall on 26 December 2015. Part Time Street family are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The wealth of talent amongst the group combined with the most important ingredient to success which is “hard work” will surely see the group of the three young men blossoming in the music industry in the near future.


By Vhukhudo Ndou

18.1.16

Mazhakandila kha muzika wa Gospel, Worship House vho topiwa kha pfufho dza Metro FM Music Awards 15. Tshigwada itshi tsho nangiwa kha khethekanyo ya Best Urban Gospel album nga thandela yavho ya True Worship 2015. Vhanwe vha re kha khethekanyo iyi ndi Ntokozo Mbambo, Andile ka Majola, Malusi Mbokazi na Ayanda Ntazi. Dikita la u pfufha li do farelwa Durban nga la 27 Luhuhi.

U khetha Worship House vha rumela mulaedza kha *120*602#, 1 (Album categories), 10 (Urban Gospel), 5 (Worship House)


17.11.15

The Next Generation band announces countrywide tour



The Next Generation band has come a long way since its early days of rehearsing at friend’s flat or parking. The band, which was formed around 2011, boasts two award winning artists, Ntshudu Judah Guduvheni and Tendani Jah Soldiers Maiwashe. Judah (lead singer) released ‘Let thy kingdom come’ in 2014 which won the award for Best Reggae album in the SATMA awards 2015. Jah Soldiers, who plays keys, has three solo albums. His latest album titled ‘Nndededze’ (Guide me) won the 2015 TSHIMA award for best Reggae album. The band will be undertaking a tour that will feature live performances from these two and other artists from the Next Generation Band.

The Next Generation tour will start on the 26th December 2015 in Mutale Town Hall in Venda. The Next Generation tour is a music tour aimed taking the Next Generation Band to the people and will take place in Limpopo, Gauteng, KZN and Mpumalanga. The tour will feature live performances by Jah Soldiers, Judah and Lufuno Munzhelele. Lufuno Munzhelele plays rhythm guitar in the band and will be releasing his first single in December. The band is in the process of putting together songs to record an album under the Next Generation band.

The Mutale leg will also feature performances by Junior Sikheli, Ramzeey, Kings Fam and other upcoming artists.Tickets are available for R50 and R120 at Shoprite, CHeckers and Computicket. Contact 073 266 9655 for more details.

9.10.15

Muzika wa u pembelela zwiphuga!

Vhanna vhavhili vho itaho divhazwakale kha muzika wa reggae vha do vha vho tangana fhala Marafco Lavhutanu lino la dzi 9 Tshimedzi 2015. Jah Soldiers o thuba kha khethekanyo ya Best Reggae album kha dzi-TSHIMA, ngeno Judah o tuwa na Best Reggae album kha dzi-SATMA. Thama idzi dza u bva na u dzhena dzi pembelela u fhatutshedzwa hungafha nanwaha nga u itela vhathu dikita la muzika une wa do vha u kho tou tambiwa thwii!

Fhethu ndi fhala Marafco kha la Pitori. Vhathu vha nga lavhelela u vhona mihaga heyi ya muzika wa reggae vha tshi khou ita zwine vhatevheli vhavho vha zwi funesa.

30.9.15

Pfufho dza SATMA 2015 dzo swika


 
Murumba u tambela tshanda fhala mudini wa Kwazulu Natal, Yunivesithi ya Zululand ano mafhelo a vhege a dzi 2 u swika 3 Tshimedzi 2015. Hu do vha hu tshi vhonala zwiambaro zwa siyalala musi vhaimbi na vhafuni vha muzika vha u bva thungo dzothe dza la Afurika Tshipembe vha tshi kuvhangana fhala Richards’ Bay kha pfufho dza nanwaha dza SATMA (South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards).

Pfufho idzi dzi no fariwa nwaha munwe na munwe dzi pfufha vhaimbi vhane vha imba nga nyambo dzapo dza Afurika Tshipembe. Vhaimbi vha Venda vha katelaho Makhadzi, Judah, Junior Sikheli na Vho-April Ramufhi vho tiwa kha khethekanyo dzo fhambananaho dza uyu mutatisano. Murendi Ramalusani Ratshitanga o dzhenelela kha khethekanyo ya Best Poet. Muvenment I vha tamela mashudu uri vha vhuye na zwiphuga kha khethekanyo dzo yaho nga u fhambana.

Pfufho dza nanwaha dzi khou farwa fhasi ha thoho ine ya ri “I am an African”. Dzi do farelwa Yunivesithi ya Zululand nga dzi 2 na dzi 3 dza Tshimedzi. U khetha muimbi ane vha mu takalela vha rumela sms ine ya ri ‘SATMA, Dzina la nkhetheni, Dzina la khethekanyo’ kha nomboro ya 34066. Thikhithi dzi khou wanala Computicket.

30.8.15

Vhathubi vha zwiphuga: TSHIMA 2015



Pfufho dza TSHIMA 2015 dzo farelwaho fhala Univesithi ya Venda dzo vha dza mathakhenisa. Vhafuni vha muzika vho diphina nga u vhona vhaimbi vhavho vhe vha vha vouthela vha tshi thuba zwiphuga.


Vhathubi vha zwiphuga asivha:

BEST TSHIVENDA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Funie                                                                

BEST TSHIVENDA HIT SINGLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Fizzy                                                                      

BEST TSHIVENDA GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Mpho Regalo                                                    

BEST TSHIVENDA REGGAE ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jah Soldiers                                                    

BEST TSHIVENDA AFRO-SOUL/CONTEMPORARY ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blessa                                                                

 BEST TSHIVENDA HIP HOP ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Cash Flow                                                            

BEST TSHIVENDA TSHINGONDO ARTIST/GROUP OF THEYEAR
Thifhelimbilu and Gazlam                                

BEST TSHIVENDA TRADITIONAL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
April Ramufhi                                                  

BEST TSHIVENDA DANCE ARTISTS/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Mashudu Nematoka                                        

BEST TSHIVENDA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Funie                                                                   

BEST TSHIVENDA MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Mpho Regalo                                                    

BEST TSHIVENDA SONG OF THE YEAR
Mpho Regalo – Ndi dovhe ndi vhone





               
          









 Vho-April Ramufhi - Best Traditional






Jah Soldiers - Best Reggae