The best of both worlds

time in a less than a year.
Despite the difference in the genres they play, it appears the two have conceded that they do have an electrifying and profound effect on their fans, hence the decision to hold combined shows.
However, the biggest winner in all these collaborations will obviously be their Chitungwiza fans who will have the best of both worlds when Tuku and Macheso descend on the Aquatic Complex on March 3.
In tow will be the dendera artiste Tryson Chimbetu, to support and solidify the entertainment “nuptials” of the two-seasoned musicians.
While some fans have often described the collaboration of the two as a “mismatch,” results on the ground have proved otherwise, because the turnout at their joint gigs is unbelievably high.
Show organiser Joseph Habbis said the show was meant to re-ignite the revelling mood in the satellite town.
“We are going back to Chitungwiza once more in less than three months, because we have realised that the fans, just love to see Alick and Tuku sharing the stage,” Habbis said.
Tuku is by far the more experienced of the two artistes, having cut his teeth with The Wagon Wheels as far back as 1977.
Although he has over the years revamped his band, The Black Spirits, over the years, he has managed to sustain the beat, his captivating guitar rhythms and of course, his superb dance – katekwe.
One thing that you cannot take away from the seasoned performer is his ability to wow the crowd, with the same discography, albeit with a different style on stage.
He can choose to be mellow, when he plays songs like “Neriah”, and he can raise the temperatures on the dance floor with songs like “Tozeza Baba” and “Manyemwe”.
On the other hand, Macheso’s act on stage continues to get better with time and is often aided by the spirited enthusiasm he displays whether he is playing before a capacity crowd or for less than 10 people.
With more than 10 albums to his name, the sungura virtuoso has a wide range of songs to choose from because every song he belts out on stage sends the crowd into a frenzy.
Barely two months after losing some of his key band members to Suluman Chimbetu, Macheso has indeed picked up the pieces, judging by his recent shows.
His finesse on the guitar can still be felt and his stage act is now tighter than before.
During his show at Pamuzinda Highway Xscape, he gave a splendid performance that was well supported by the Young Igwe, Peter Moyo.