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Rising star launches second album

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RISING Afro-jazz musician Calvin Mtukudzi on Saturday launched his second 10-track album titled Manamatiro at a well-attended event at The Legends Sports Bar in Marondera.

RISING Afro-jazz musician Calvin Mtukudzi on Saturday launched his second 10-track album titled Manamatiro at a well-attended event at The Legends Sports Bar in Marondera.

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT

Mtukudzi gave a pulsating performance as he moved to promote his album as well as trying to make a name for himself in the music industry.

The 29-year-old musician told NewsDay that the album launch was of great importance to his music career.

“Musicians are facing a tough time due to the financial crisis and I am also affected.

“But the zeal to pursue my musical dream surpassed all that and I have used the money I had to introduce myself to the people,” he said.

“The music industry is tough and I guess the launch will serve the purpose of marketing the album. Moreover being one of the few artistes if any, to launch an album in Marondera means that I have hope in my home fans.”

The album, recorded at Diamond Studios, is a fusion of gospel and Afro-jazz tracks. Some of the tracks sampled during the launch include Jazz Peace, Chii Chinonzi Rudo?, Mombe Yemurombo and Kure Kwegava.

After the release of his debut album Kukungura, Mtukudzi became a curtain-raiser for many musicians in Marondera, including gospel sensation Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave and jazz diva Prudence Katomeni.

He became known for the hit track Nhinhi, off the album Kukungura.

Marondera-based top promoter Daniel Masaiti, who offered Mtukudzi a venue for the launch, said he is ready to work with upcoming artistes and will assist them to realise their dreams.