By Paidashe Mandivengerei
CHIMURENGA music legend, Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo will be performing at the Athena, Leicester during the United Kingdom summer bank holiday on August 28 as he moves towards calling it a career after decades of touring and churning out masterpieces.
Mapfumo, a leading exponent of traditional music, owns a rich catalogue from as far as the 1960s.
He will be sharing the stage with Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso and Zimdancehall chanter Tocky Vibes hosted by radio personality Miss V Candy with DJ Sab, Fatha Ansy, Tongishto on the decks.
The concert is organised by promoters PHAB Entertainment with support from Diaspora Insurance.
Organiser Joab Mugugu said the show will bring together the greatest performers to emerge from Zimbabwe before Mapfumo winds up his career.
“We have tried to cater for everyone in terms of the different genres plus we have enlisted tried and tested DJs who know how to rock the crowd well,” said Magugu.
“Our line-up was motivated by our desire to do something that’s not been done before, it’s fair to say that Mapfumo and Macheso are arguably the last men standing when you talk of international touring track record and Mapfumo has already given indications that he is winding up his touring career now.”
He added; “With that in mind we thought it would be a crime if this were to happen before he toured with Macheso, one of the greatest performers of our generation.
“On the other hand, Tocky Vibes’s appeal transcends across all generations due to his music style and artistry.
“So we also thought who best could compliment this line up and host them on such a big platform than Miss V Candy, who will bring her feminine touch.”
