Entertainment Reporter
Sungura music giant Alick Macheso says creating opportunities for emerging musicians remains one of his priorities as he seeks to nurture talent and contribute to the growth of Zimbabwe’s music industry.
Macheso is set to share the stage with Zimdancehall young guns Hulungende and Madedido at Werras Park in Glen View 1 tonight in what promises to be an exciting fusion of sungura and Zimdancehall.
Speaking through his publicist, Tich Makahamadze, the Orchestra Mberikwazvo frontman said he has always been open to sharing the stage with musicians from different genres.
Makahamadze said such collaborations provide emerging artists with valuable exposure while giving fans an opportunity to experience diverse musical sounds.
“I think we have shared the stage with a number of musicians from different genres, and we will continue doing so.
“We believe we are giving these youngsters a platform to shine, while our fans also get an opportunity to experience different sounds.
“I believe this is going to be a show to remember. We also want to appreciate promoters who come up with such concepts, as they help spread the message of unity within the music industry,” said Makahamadze.
Show organiser Samuel ‘Boss Werras’ Saungweme said the decision to bring together sungura and Zimdancehall was driven by the desire to cater for the diverse tastes of music lovers.
He said the concept was designed to offer fans a variety of entertainment under one roof, bringing together different musical styles and generations.
“Bringing together musicians with different musical identities, particularly an established artiste like Alick Macheso and emerging acts such as Hulungende and Madedido, is good for the fans and the broader entertainment industry.
“We want fans to enjoy different sounds while, at the same time, promoting unity within the music industry,” said Boss Werras.
