Pastor Kapinga releases debut album

Tawanda Marwizi Arts Correspondent —
UK based musician Pastor Tongai Kapinga last week released his debut album titled “Mutichengetewo”. Kapinga had been releasing singles since he ventured into full-time music since sometime last year.

He said he took his time coming up with the new album and now wishes to penetrate on the local market with the new offering.

“We planning to have the CDs distributed to all radio stations back home. I am optimistic that people will accept it,” he said.

Tracks on the album are “Chiedza” “Muchauya Rinhi” “Mutichengetewo” “Kuterera” “Muchazovepi” “Regai Zvikurirane” “Ndichenesewo”. The album is a fusion of praise and worship songs.

“Music helps people to understand the word of God so we try to have praise and worship songs so that they listen and take the messages,” he added.

The album was recorded at Healing Hands Recording Studios owned by renowned producer Enock Kamhiriri. Kapinga said he got his inspiration from the late mbira maestro Taku Mafika who taught him some musical lessons.

“He is the one who gave the lessons of music and I have been working hard to achieve a lot. After his death I told myself to keep working hard playing mbira,” he said.

The UK based musician said it was good to work with other local gospel musicians.

“Gospel music in Zimbabwe is growing judging by its demand in several countries. My hope is to work with several artists in the country so that we give praise to the Lord,” he said.

Kamhiriri who has produced several musicians abroad said Kapinga was another artist with great potential to raise the country flag high.

“We are working tirelessly because we have a goal to achieve. We want to raise the country flag high and I am happy that Kapinga has shown great commitment in helping us achieving the goal,” he said.