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SOUTH Africa-based drummer and vocalist, Simba Saini, says he has recorded 124 music albums with various artistes.
Now based in Cape Town, Samanyanga — as the percussionist is fondly known — fronts a jazz outfit called Afristorm.
Reflecting on his musical journey, the former Four Brothers band member said he was ready to engage more artists in the sub-region.
“I have recorded 124 albums with different artistes in my music career as a drummer, including two of my own albums namely Huruyadzo and Misodzi yaAmai.
“My experience came from playing with a lot of great bands in my music career.
“These comprise Jabavu Drive, Jonah Mutuma, Summer Breeze, Bob Nyabinde, The Movers, Vijana Sounds, Clive Malunga, Four Brothers, just to mention a few.
“I have managed to keep Zimbabwean music alive across the borders. For instance, I am entertaining full houses in Cape Town, making sure that a lot of our Zimbabwean people resident here won’t miss home as far as music is concerned,” he said.
Samanyanga said he was glad to have shared the stage with local household names in South Africa.
“I also had a live performance alongside Alick Macheso and Andy Muridzo in Cape Town where I left fans asking for more.
“My hit song, Amai, which appreciates the mothers’ love to their kids, especially when the father passes away, was also embraced by fans who attended the gigs.
“My other song, Kuchemera Rudo, a sing-along track, which also has a video produced by the international producers Keith Ferguson and Marcus Housel in South Africa, Cape Town, is doing well,” said Samanyanga.
He has also worked with Zimbabweans producers Anthony Gasani and Maselo.
He said he was busy in the studio working on a new album.
“My third album, due for release soon, will prove that Zimbabwean artists can still offer a lot to the world.
“I always admit that I am a big fan of Marshall Munhumumwe and his music helped to shape my career before and when I joined the Four Brothers.
“It was like I was at a university where I graduated to be my own artist. I now continue with my Zimbabwean music creation journey.”
Online Reporter