adminthe lack of proper infrastructure and relevant support mechanisms that would naturally generate even greater numbers and quality work.
It is therefore proper for us to salute these outstanding individuals who have shown unwavering commitment, dedication and devotion against all these challenges.
While the completion of the awards looks the same like the previous ones, it is disheartening to note the scope and limitations of this national event. In my opinion they should try by all means to capture all the elements that make the arts sector what it is.
Once upon a time there was an awards platform named Tsama whose scope reached deeper and tried to appreciate as many elements as possible within the arts.
This platform must inspire, recognise potential talent and elevate new talent to scale heights.
It is such a platform that generates motivates and restores confidence in the arts industry from both the artistes and potential sponsors.
Developing a strong and vibrant arts industry goes a long way in drawing attention to our country.
The stronger and qualitative our arts get the more visibility we get as a nation and the more people appreciate our culture and lifestyle.
As the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe moves with their vision of professionalising the arts there is need to broaden the horizon and celebrate Zimbabwean talent in all departments from development, production and promotion of the industry.
They must not leave any stone unturned.
Musicians become famous and develop a following due to the promoters who facilitate and create stages for them to tell their story.
We need to have a category for an outstanding promoter. There are many other areas that I feel should be considered such as outstanding producer, composer, session musician, female and male artiste.
It is a given that there are artistes who dominate on the scene but I feel that if the awards are classified according to genres that will make the ceremony quite fair and very honourable.
We, however, will not take away the glitz and glamour to those who were nominated. All we can say is, ‘May the best artistes win’.
l Richard Kohola is a music critic and development expert and can be contacted on the following 077 2 382 871 or email rkayclassics2yahoo.com
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