adminEmmanuel Ndlovu
THE Kwabatsha Dance Company of the hit song, Zvanguzvamuka/Bhatshi, is considering fusing live instruments with digital sound so as to enrich its musical appeal.
The Mzilikazi-based ensemble has been silent since the release of the single, Magitare, last November which however did not do well compared to their previous blockbuster.
Kwabatsha has recently adopted a new style set to revive its past glory.
The new tribal house style will incorporate live instruments such as marimba, congas drum, djembe and cowbells to the original digital sound.
Band leader, Trust Gumbo, said the move is aimed at enriching their live tribal house performance so as to counter the stiff competition in the music industry.
“We discovered that when we perform playing digital sound only, there is nothing that people remember after the show. The production does not give audience the value for their money
“As Kwabatsha we are determined to break new ground,” said Gumbo.
He said a new group made up of percussionists, vocalists, dancers and disc jockeys will be unveiled next month.
“The problem of sticking to traditional dance is that events in this genre are seasonal yet we need money throughout the year.
“We are now doing traditional dance part time and as we speak the group is preparing for the forthcoming Chibuku Neshamwari dance competitions,” he said.
Kwabatsha broke into the arts industry as a traditional dance outfit.
In 2012, they shocked music lovers with their tribal house track titled Zvanguzvamuka/Bhatshi which became a party anthem.
Most local fans thought the hit was produced by one of the South African DJs.
Online Reporter