adminJonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Last Friday night you could have been anywhere in Harare but those that turned up at Pariah State got more than what they had bargained for with the moving rhythms of the group Djembe Monks. It was a rare treat for music lovers with the group mashing up their type of music called tribal sound, which is a jovial tune with a mix of live drums and contemporary house groove.
Music lovers danced the night away while sipping their favourite drinks at the upmarket hang-out located at Avondale Shops.
For the first timers, the experience was always a memorable one because the hangout kicks before, during and even after midnight.
The group threw a couple of their own compositions such as “Still We Rise” and “Sekele” which moved the crowd but then it was the international hits by the likes of John Legend, Rihanna, Chris Brown and what have you that made the night a great one.
In an interview, Ndumiso Tshuma who is more popularly known as Dj Black Cee said their brand of sound was being appreciated in Harare as much as in Bulawayo their home town.
“We have had successful shows in Harare with one of our best shows held at the Harare International Festival of the Arts last year and then during the Shoko Festival,” he said
Other members who make up the group are Emmanuel Nkomo (Rootz), Ngqabutho Ncube (Slimzar Wa Afrika) and Khotso Nare (Torturedrum).
Djembe means an African drum which forms a huge part of their sound and Monks means that the troupe is a conscious movement which thrives on African identity.
The group has shared the stage with other acts including the likes of Zahara and also collaborated with Khuxxman on his hit song “ Vumelani Sangoma”.
The way the group fuses congas, djembe, shakers and cowbells produces an addictive sound which is uniquely African.
The next time you hear Djembe Monks are in town make sure to be part of the experience.
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