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AWARD-WINNING China-based traditional musician Brity Yonly has finally released her debut album titled ‘‘Ubuntu’’.
The album, inspired by her European tour in 2018, carries 10 tracks – Ubuntu, Maruva Angu, Vana, Murege Aende, Usacheuke, Mutomato, Totenda, Takazodzwa, Mabiko and Zimbabwe.
In an interview with H-Metro, Brity Yonly said she learnt a lot about the importance of unity when she toured Europe in 2018, which inspired her album.
She said the album challenges people to appreciate the beauty of life while marketing the beauty of Zimbabwe.
“Ubuntu album was inspired by my European Tour in 2018 when I got to know about the Ubuntu philosophy.
“While on tour we were taught about togetherness, unity and humanity despite race, gender or religion.
“I wrote the title track Ubuntu in 2018 when I was touring Norway, and even performed it at gigs before studio recording,” she said.
“Ubuntu album carries the messages of humanity, love, peace and togetherness.
“It embraces and accepts everyone as they are. The album also carries songs which speak about the beauty of life and the beauty of Zimbabwe as a country.”
Brity Yonly said she was hoping the album will promote peace and unity in the country.
“I am expecting people to unite and do away with hatred, to love one another, to do away with xenophobia, tribalism, racism, stereotypes and start respecting and appreciating one another. This album should unite the world and promote cultural diversity and Zimbabwean tourism because I also sang a song titled Zimbabwe, which talks about the beauty of our country,” she told H-Metro.
The mbira musician said people should watch out for tracks such as Totenda, Mabiko, Maruva Angu, among others.
“Mabiko is a song for celebrations which can be played on birthdays, weddings, Christmas, New Year Celebrations, graduation ceremonies, or any other functions.
“Totenda is a sorrowful song that I wrote for my mother and my brother, who passed away. It comforts me whenever I am in pain and missing them.
“Losing someone you love can be so depressing and traumatising but I just hope and pray that this song will also comfort and heal many people when they listen to it,” said Brity Yonly.
She worked with producers such as Gibson Makumbe, Dr Lee, Natty Muceleb, Ian Ngwenya and M.O.D.
She is currently working on the visuals for the songs on the album while preparing for her tour set for December in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi and Zambia.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter