Online Reporter
Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
MBIRA princess, Tendai Mavengeni, is living her dream.
She is billed to perform at the Moto Moto Festival, scheduled for July 25, this year.
“My desire is for the German crowd to appreciate Zimbabwean traditional music that we’re taking to them and we’re expecting to do a lot of workshops,” Mavengeni told Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
“This tour means a lot as it is an opportunity to push our organic sound to the world.
“I’ve always wanted to share mbira music with the world, and this is it.
“I grew up listening to a lot of mbira music and I instantly fell in love with the distinctive mbira sound.
“Mbira is our traditional music as Zimbabweans and it gives me a sense of identity.”
Largely taught by her father, Boniface Mavengeni, Tendai has vowed not to disappoint her mentor.
“My father played an immense role in facilitating mbira lessons from a young age and he went on to be my manager.”
The youthful icon has urged upcoming stars to stay focused.
“I would like to let them know that it is possible and doable.
“Anyone playing the mbira should keep their head high and be very proud of playing mbira dzavadzimu.”
Tendai is one of Zimbabwe’s upcoming stars, destined for greater heights, and her performance at the Moto Moto Festival is expected to inspire both audiences and fellow artists alike.
