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Tryson, Tsvete invade Tuku territory

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IN a rare combination of Afro-jazz and dendera music, fast-rising group Tsvete and Tryson Chimbetu brought the house down at Pakarepaye Arts Centre.

IN a rare combination of Afro-jazz and dendera music, fast-rising group Tsvete and Tryson Chimbetu brought the house down at Pakarepaye Arts Centre in Norton on Friday.

Entertainment Reporter

The show which was part of the Oliver Mtukudzi-owned arts centre’s Easter package, saw scores of people flocking to the venue.

Tsvete was first on stage setting the pace for the night with their popular song entitled Vavhimi which proved popular with the crowd.

The group, led by three vocalists Kondwani Thete, Admire Muponde and Ashton, staged a spectacular show justifying their selection to perform at this year’s Hararae International Festival of the Arts.

In an interview with NewsDay, Thete said the group aimed to build a brand that would extend beyond Norton.

“We are looking at making a mark nationwide in areas far beyond our home town. I believe our music is good enough to reach places beyond those our eyes can see,” he said.

Chimbetu stormed the stage around 10pm with his song Pahotera off his upcoming album which is scheduled for release on April 17.

His performance was complemented by well-choreographed dance moves, some dating back from the days of Simon and his father Naison “Dr Nero” Chimbetu.

He did not only borrow dance moves. Songs such as One Way from his predecessors in dendera music took fans down memory lane.

From his upcoming album, Tryson also sampled songs such as Ndondo which blew fans into ecstasy.

He said he could not release his album at the Dr Nero commemoration last week because of unforeseen circumstances.

“I couldn’t release my album at the commemoration as anticipated because we are still perfecting it, but I promise my fans that when it finally comes out, it will be worth the wait,” he said.

Tryson said songs from the album have been widely received during performances.

“I’m overwhelmed with the response I have thus far received during live performances, especially at my father’s commemoration. “This is a clear sign that I am growing as an artiste and my music is really reaching out to the people,” he added.