Music

Many people might not have seen Takalani Mudau perform on stage, but his music needs no introduction to Tshivenda music lovers.

His versatility in Afro-soul beats and active voice had earned him respect in Vhembe and beyond the borders of Limpopo province. He was born in Dzimauli village outside Thohoyandou.
The song which also made his name popular in the music fraternity is Fusheani. “The song tells the story of a husband who tries his best to satisfy his wife, but she cheats on him instead,” he says.

Some of the songs which might sound familiar to music lovers are Heartbreaker, Bangakupalula, Ha balelwi, Ni shanduka lini, Second best, Ndi la mutodzi u shamani and Nkhangweleni. 
Takalani said the biggest achievement in his music career came in 2013 when he won the Best Tshivenda Afro-soul award in the Tshivenda Music Awards. “I always knew my turn would come,” Takalani said.

Takalani feels that, as an artist who came, saw it all and made it in the industry, he has an obligation to encourage upcoming musicians to work hard but put education first. “I would like to encourage young musicians to go to school,” Takalani said. “We are living in trying times where education is paramount.”

He stated that the secret of making good music and mastering music did not happen overnight. “It took me many years to be where I am today,” he said.

He has seven albums under his belt. His latest album, Thikho, is gaining massive airplay on Phalaphala FM and community radio stations such as Makhado FM and Univen FM.
“My passion for music started when I was very young,” he said. “I used to sing in church. But credit must go to Gabriel “The Great” Tshisikule, who mentored me until I opened my own studio, known as TK Records.”

Takalani told Limpopo Mirror he had composed music for artists such as Tshidino Ndou, Sivhara Mulaudzi, Ishmael Mudau, Ras Mishy, Lecia “Tshinakaho” Nthambeleni and many more.
Those who want Takalani Mudau’s music can contact him at 072 969 1191.