adminLungelo Ndhlovu Showbiz Correspondent
LOCAL up-and-coming afro soul boy band, Pronix and the Harmonic Rhythms, recently had a taste of brushing feathers with the world’s finest when they shared the stage with an American Country music outfit, 3 2 8 Nashville.The American group was in the country last week for a cultural exchange programme.
Chronicle Showbiz caught up with Prosper Ndebele, Pronix’s lead vocalist, who said the programme benefited his band immensely as they managed to network and market their music through combined performances.
“We performed alongside 3 2 8 Nashville at the Academy of Music and Stanley Square at Makokoba. We drew quite a lot of fans and compliments from that event.
“It really shows that our music is universal and we are hoping to find new markets outside Zimbabwe,” said Ndebele.
The band is also working on a new single with Bulawayo’s controversial comedian, Babongile S’khonjwa and Afro Houz ensemble Djembe Monks. The track is titled I will carry you.
“We are determined to make our afro soul genre heard in Bulawayo and all over the world. Our fans should expect our new album coming soon in September.
“This album will be unique because we have fused poetry,” said Ndebele.
He added that the afro soul music genre was growing internationally athough it is not being recognised much locally.
“A few individuals subscribe to afro soul in Zimbabwe. In places like Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland, people like our music.” said Ndebele.
Although they are new kids on the block, the band has performed at various shows around the city, attracting a young fan base.
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