adminIn an interview, Farai said his musical career began in 2000 when he took part in the national finals of Music Cross Roads, which was held at Amakhosi Theatre.
“I was one of the musicians who took part in the Music Cross Roads finals that were held in Bulawayo and in that competition I scooped the first prize to represent Zimbabwe in the regional finals,” he said.
Farai said he took that opportunity to launch his musical career in Bulawayo as judges of the competition had invested their confidence in him.
Farai said at that time he formed his band called Hurudza as he had decided to take music as a fulltime job.
“Soon after being crowned as the best in the finals I launched my career in Bulawayo as I had decided to take music as a fulltime career,” he said.
Farai said in 2001 he went to Tanzania where he represented Zimbabwe in the regional finals of Music Cross Roads and he managed to dominate the finals again.
“When we got to Tanzania in 2001 we managed to dominate the finals as we were crowned as the best group to be produced from Zimbabwe.
“This became more of a challenge to continue singing as I had been given a platform to prove what I was worth,” he said.
Farai said during those days he was being inspired by musicians who included Tongai Moyo and Leonard Dembo.
“The music that I played in Tanzania was a source of inspiration that I got from local artists,” he said.
Farai said soon after being crowned as the best musician in Southern Africa he was able to record his first album called Zviponetariro.
“My first album that I recorded in 2002 was called Zviponetariro and the album did well on the market,” he said.
Farai said it was sad that he has never performed in Bulawayo from that time up to now.
“I really owe Bulawayo a lot but there are no promoters who can invite me for shows but I hope I will be coming to Bulawayo next year,” he said.
Farai also went on to dismiss that he was copycat of Tongai Moyo saying his style was different from the late Moyo who was also his source of inspiration.
“People will always say what they want but the truth is my style of presentation on stage is totally different from Tongai’s.
“So what people are saying is not true but to downplay me in the music circles which is not good,” he said.
Farai said the untimely death of Tongai Moyo was a great loss especially to him as he was still learning a lot from him.
“I have been learning a lot from Tongai and his death really affected me,” he said.
Farai said he recently released an album called Mherekedzo, a tribute to the late Moyo.
“With the bond that we had created with Tongai I saw it necessary to record an album as a tribute to my late brother,” he said.
Farai said he was also prepared to work with Peter if he needs assistance.
“I am happy that Peter went on to revive his late father’s legacy with his band and that is good for our music.
“I hope that one day I will work out something with him for our fans,” he said.
Farai recorded nine albums since he burst onto the music scene.
Bongani Ndlovu