Debut album for new gospel group

A new sensation in the gospel music fraternity is emerging with a mighty sound. After only three months of hard labour, the Nzhelele Gospel Group has already made its mark in local gospel music circles.

Armed with their singing talents, 11 committed music lovers came together in January this year to form a powerful gospel group. Because they have many things in common, it became very easy for them to rehearse and finally release their debut album last week.

Group leader Maumela Sebola, who stays at Rabali, says group members come from different villages around Nzhelele. “Before recording our album, we performed at funerals, weddings and community events to make sure that people were getting used to our music. The bookings were overflowing and it proved that people love our music. Our music is purely vocal, but we also add musical instruments in a few songs.”

A carpenter by profession, Sebola says the name of their debut album is Mulamuleli and it contains 11 tracks. “We are happy that our songs are regularly getting airplay on Phalaphala FM and Musina FM. We are now on promotional visits to all the community radio stations in Vhembe to submit our CDs, so that they can also be played there.”

He says their music is received well out there. “We felt it was important to be managed by a company, because many people take advantage if you are conducting musical business on your own. We are happy under the wing of Miriri Music Productions, who are handling our music affairs with transparency. We know that it is very difficult to make it in this industry, but we are happy that, through the support of our fans, we are moving closer to our destination.”

The album Mulamuleli has soothing vocal tracks that will please their fans. The tracks include Ndi Vharunwa, Tsireledzo, Nkuke, Magogo and Ke wena.

He advises music lovers not to copy their music but to buy original CDs in music stores. “Piracy destroys music and it amounts to theft. If people have difficulties in getting our music, they can also call me on 079 410 8618.”

Entertainment - Date: 24 April 2014

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