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Mr Tshidino Ndou. 

Vhembe Music Association unites artists

 

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The newly established organisation for Vhembe-based musicians, the Vhembe Music Association (VMA), has finally been registered with the Department of Social Development in a bid to promote artists' rights and exposure.

The secretary of the organisation, Tshidino Ndou, told Limpopo Mirror that it was important to register the organisation with the department. “We hope that this move will help us to get our voices heard in many governmental and social institutions,” he said. “It is true that when artists get together and speak in one big voice they are likely to be heard.”

He stated that the organisation was registered some three weeks ago and emphasised that it was only when artists were united that they could effectively fight the scourge of piracy. He also indicated that the organisation came into existence during the musicians’ meeting held in Madombidzha on 31 October 2015. “The main reason why this organisation was formed was after we had realised that many artists were suffering as victims of exploitation,” Tshidino added.

He further stated that VMA was the voice of Vhembe artists. "The organisation shall find out why artists are being exploited and come up with possible solutions. As the slogan of the VMA says, Ri vhaimbi, A ri zwilombe meaning,"We are musicians, not minstrels".

The organisation's chairperson, Musiwalo “Sikheli Junior” Nengudza, said that Vhembe musicians were finally united and were now in a position to speak in one voice. He also added that there was currently no formal business for musicians in Vhembe. “It’s sad that most artists are talented but they always become victims of exploitation,” he said. “We must start taking control of our own music business,” he added.

The Vhembe Music Association will provide advice and music information to artists. Artists who would like to join the VMA can call 079 486 3179 or 073 6120 155. Alternatively, send e-mails to [email protected].

Entertainment - Date: 12 May 2016

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Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho was born in 1984 in Madombidzha village, not far from Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province. After submitting articles for roughly a year for Limpopo Mirror's youth supplement, Makoya, he started writing for the main newspaper. He is a prolific writer who published his first book, titled A Traumatic Revenge in 2011. It focusses on life on the street and how to survive amidst poverty. His second book titled The Violent Gestures of Life was published in 2014.

Email: [email protected]

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