Online Reporter
Trust Khosa
UNITED States-based Grammy-nominated reggae crooner King Isaac says there is no place like home.
The ethnomusicology lecturer, whose album “Isaacs Meets Isaac”, featuring the late Gregory Isaacs, was nominated for a Grammy in 2010, said Zimbabwe will always be his home.
He has spent a number of years overseas teaching music and collaborating with Caribbean stars.
He is back home on vacation.
“Coming home is always special. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with family and friends.
“It’s a great chance to visit local music studios, do some recordings and. this time around, to be on stage doing live work.
“This is something I’ve also missed. It’s also great to be home because there’s no place like home, as they say.
“The food, the air, the clear blue skies, sunshine, the warmth of our people, and just reconnecting with where I was born. Nothing beats that.”
He can’t wait for his welcome party at Harare’s popular arts hub, Theatre in the Park, this Saturday.
This performance is particularly special for him as he brings the reggae community together.
Being one of the finest stars, who fuse reggae with traditional Zimbabwean music, deeply rooted in African rhythms, he assured fans of a memorable reunion in Harare.
He has assembled a star-studded band of session musicians who boast many years of experience in the music industry.
“Our fans will have the opportunity to see and hear King Isaac performing live. “We have a very strong band made up of experienced, seasoned musicians called the Royal Council.
“So, our fans can expect an excellent show with all the great songs that they know and love.”
King Isaac might not turn heads on the streets of Harare but he is adored by many in the US, Jamaica and North America, where he has been a regular performer. He also spoke about his Grammy nomination.
“A Grammy nomination is a lifetime achievement where one is recognised for their musical contributions for the rest of their lives and beyond.
“It is a well-known and respected honour and I will forever be grateful for the nomination, but I believe the best is yet to come.
“Zimbabwean music always has a great appeal abroad but we need more opportunities for the music to be heard and more bands touring internationally.
“Throughout this year, we will be releasing great new songs and videos.
“Before I came to Harare, I passed through Malawi for a week, where I did a collaboration with an artist named Malaulo, produced by DJ Sley. We also recorded a video. Very good and promising work.”
