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Tawanda Marwizi Arts Correspondent
Contemporary musician Jah Prayzah believes every artiste in the country is an ambassador of our culture.
The musician through his manager Keen Mushapaidze said as artistes they have a big role to play in preserving the culture.
“Though culture is dynamic but we feel as musicians we have to play a very big role in preserving our own,” he said.
His word comes after the success of their latest album “Jerusarema” that was named after the popular Mbende-Jerusarema dance that originated from Mashonaland East where the musician comes from.
“Traditional dance is part of our culture and that song ‘Jerusarema’ tells it all. We are confident that we will do our best in taking it far,” he said.
To prove his word the musician has launched ‘‘culture evenings’’ with the inaugural event being held at Pablo’z at Sam Levy Village in Borrowdale tonight.
“These are some of the events we are doing in making sure we preserve our culture,” he said.
Mushapaidze said they will be playing most of their traditional songs among others.
“Of course we will take the show with a different approach as we will be playing most of our traditional songs,” he said.
Thursdays seems to become popular on the musician’s calendar as he will be having another show at Dandaro Inn on November 5.
Dubbed “Ngazvitenderere musummer” the event will see Gary Tight and several other musicians playing at the event.
Jah Prayzah has joined several other musicians who have made efforts to defend their culture through music.
Names that quickly come in mind are Oliver Mtukudzi who has on several occasions played his Ketekwe dance that originated in Mashonaland Central.
Pengaudzoke, Alick Macheso and Kapfupi are known for playing music aligned to Nyau Dance at their shows.
Thomas Mapfumo is defined by his Chimurenga music a fusion of several traditional instruments and a unique beat.
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