Sifelani reflects on his past, present and future

Power FM, as The Soul Supreme, Sifelani is now based in the United Kingdom but he is back in Harare on holiday.
Our senior reporter Peter Matambanadzo (PM) caught up with Kelvin Sifelani (KS) at an upmarket club in Harare and he spoke about his life, career and music.
PM: Kelvin you are a legend in your own right and when many music lovers hear your signature tune “Let The Beat Hit Them” being played in the clubs they are reminded of your days on radio. Tell us how feel about that assertion?
KS: “Let The Beat Hit Them” by Lisa Lisa and The Cult Jam is my theme sound which I chose because it marked the beginning of a journey into sound in 1994.
This was my radio theme on my Saturday Late Night Selection then Radio Three (Power FM). I feel proud to be associated with such a classic and at the same time humbled.
PM: So what time did you play on radio?
KS: The session was powered by the Zimbabwe Soul Movement and lasted for three hours from 2100 hours until midnight. When the session ended I would then proceed to some of Harare’s favourite night spots like Circus Night Club, Smugglers and Aguilas in Greendale.
PM: Since you moved to the UK tell us what has been happening in your life?
KS: I am working for a website called musiqave.com, which is accessed by Zimbabweans all over the world in Canada, the US, UK, Australia including unlikely countries such as Iran, Singapore and Malaysia. As Zimbabwe makes massive strides in its Internet infrastructure it is conceivable that musiqave.com will be accessed at a greater level, which is our primary drive.
PM: My brother, what is driving you to do this and what do you seek to achieve?
KS: I work hard to develop my communication skills and I am forever mindful that it is a continuing learning process. I am aware that should I hope to be a master in my craft, I must persevere to impart my skills to others and ensure that I give them the capacity to do better than myself, only then will I have mastered my craft.
PM: Kelvin, people refer to you as an old skool DJ . . . (interjects)
KS: I am not necessarily an old skool DJ but more precisely I am a Soul DJ, who plays music that is timeless be it new skool or old skool. Good music has no timetable.
PM: Tell me, how do you feel if you are to be invited back on radio?
KS: I have often been invited to guest at SFM and Power FM, which is an experience I always enjoy. I look forward to more invites and be part of a team that is trying to maintain broadcasting standards.
PM: What else do you do in the UK?
KS: I have started to produce, package and present commercial radio programmes for corporate companies. So any firm seeking any corporate commercial programmes can get in touch with me using my email [email protected]
PM: How long are you going to be in the country and what will you be up to?
KS: I’m still here until the 16th of January but I have scheduled to be playing at various joints in the country. On the 30th of December I will be performing at Horizon Restaurant in Bulawayo and the theme is “A Night of Soul with the Soul Supreme”.
PM: Your fans would want to know how old you are Kelvin.
KS: Hmm, I have always said age is a number and I have never dubbed myself a mathematician. (Laughs)
PM: Thank for your time Kelvin and wish you all the best.
KS: Pleasure Mataz.