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“URBAN UNPLUGGED” returns this Friday at the usual place — the Zimbabwe German Society in Milton Park – featuring soulful Plaxedes Wenyika alongside Sanii Makhalima of Msindo Productions fame. The brainchild of Plaxedes, “Urban Unplugged” is aimed at bringing live urban music to music lovers.
The concept behind holding such shows is it to provide quality performances and different performing artistes on one stage for the enjoyment of the audiences.
Plaxedes is basking in the glory of her latest album simply titled “Brighter Day” that features the hit singles “Love You Better” and “Huya Ndikutaridze”.
Her repertoire is what makes her appeal to a wider audience as she effortlessly blends with the groove.
So far, it has been good for her and while she doesn’t feature at public performances, she has earned the respect of the corporate world through singing her own compositions. “Brighter Day”, released under her new record label La Cede International, announced her return after she took a sabbatical to focus on family and complete her Masters Degree in Business Administration.
However, despite all that, music is an inborn thing and something she does so well at any given time. Already the two videos of the songs “Huya Ndikutaridze” and “Love You Better” are doing well on the airwaves with one of her videos featuring on Channel O.
The video, shot in South Africa, has plenty to enjoy with the diva appearing in what seems to be tropical rain forest singing her way into the sunset. Stunning is perhaps the best word to describe the video and as she continues in that direction she could be heading for a top accolade this year. The song is a departure from her previous recordings as it is a fusion of traditional, afro-jazz and soul music.
However, what has not changed on the new release is the soul and ballad type of music that’s synonymous with Plaxedes. Featured on the album are David Sengwayo, vocalists Rumbidzai Sengwayo and Petronella Gobvu as well as Tino Dambaneunga among others.
Plaxedes, a former member of the famed Ruvhuvhuto Sisters together with the late Jackie Madondo, Sister Flame and Ivy Kombo-Kasi, has four other albums to her credit. Her debut, “Tisaparadzane”, put her in the spotlight followed by “Kamumhanzi”, “Sentiments” and “Full Circle”, which did well on the charts.
On the other hand, Sanii is one of the most sought-after urban groovers whose single “Kubhaguja”, was once an anthem in most clubs.
When it comes to vocal clarity Sanii pulls it through nicely. Do you remember his hit “Usadaro”?
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