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Gushungo In Debut Live Perfomance

 




Our society is bludgeoning, and if you are not careful you will end up unhappy the rest of your life if you yield to its demands. Gushungo had musical abilities all along but he continued to brush it aside and he fell for the musician manager position instead. This was his own serene decision. After finding out he can do it also, he retracted to face his earlier fears. Gushungo started by recording an album with a mixture of traditional songs and Andy Muridzo inspired beats. But some people feel he should continue as a manager.


On Friday 11 September Gushungo held his first public show at an old peoples food distribution function he volunteered to play. I could see old people dancing, possibly they were reminiscing the good old days. Gushungo’s hold of the audience cant be of a wannabe. Gushungo is a musician who is full of potential. With the right guidance he will occupy the future of Zimbabwe music.


Gushungo churned out his new offering song by song to the delight of the sizeable crowd that was kept on it's  feet. Gushungo's strength seems to be on mbira. He should consider the mbira music seriously. The way the elderly responded to mbira songs surprised many who undermined Gushungo’s age. I am of a high opinion that Gushungo's music is a calling. 


His quickly assembled band did not disappoint at all. Gushungo’s stage presence could be felt by his simple body moves that kept audiences suggesting he will finally show more. His experience as a Band Manager helped him gain confidence in front of people.


Limitation now is that the venues where Gushungo can continue to showcase his new found career are still closed because of the prevailing Covid 19 lockdown restrictions. My prayer is for these restrictions to be soon reviewed so as to allow Gushungo and other musicians to do what they know best. I say welcome Gushungo to the club circuit entertainment. So many things await you be strong.


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