Group redefines gospel

few who are proving to be a cut above the rest.
The greatest challenge is coming up with unique compositions as the majority of musicians are in the habit of plucking out verses from the Bible.
Devine Voices Christian Choir from Tafara has departed from the trend and their latest release “Tatenderana” is testimony to this.
Fronted by Shingai Mutambikwa, the outfit – an amalgamation of various denominations from the United Methodist Church (St Phillips), Redemption Faith Ministries and Board of Christ all from Tafara – has redefined the meaning of gospel music on the five-track album.
It is a mixed bag of soft gospel gems fused with reggae.
The title track urges people to turn to the Almighty by shunning evil.
The praise song “NdiJesu” extols the Lord while at the same time reminding people that Jesus Christ is the way and the light.
Other songs to look out for on the album are “Kutenda,” which exposes the advantages of being a Christian, “Faraiwe”, a request for everyone to rejoice in God’s name and “Tarisai”, which tells people to repentt.
Mutambikwa plans to include a saxophone in his future recordings but maintaining the same beat.
He, however, castigated some gospel artistes who have fallen for the love of money rather than preaching the word.
The 30-year-old Shingai gave up on soccer to pursue music just like his brother Tonderai, who played for Dynamos and CAPS United football clubs during the 1980s.