The show, dubbed the Sounds of Inspiration, will be held on March 26.
A buzz has already been created in the gospel music circles as the show features some of the best gospel musicians in the city.
The artists billed to perform are Admire Kudita, Velaphi Gumbo, Thabo Mlotshwa, CBZ A-Academy finalist and winner of the inaugural M-Net Idols (East and Southern Africa) 2008 contest, Eric Moyo.
The line-up shows a blend of different genres ranging from accappella to soulful music ballads that would uplift one’s spirit.
One of the organisers, Velaphi Gumbo said the show was a means of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“It is not only circular music that can entertain people and we want to show people that they can get entertained in a gospel show.
“However, the difference is that in most cases a gospel music show often leaves you with something, it enriches your spirit,” Gumbo said.
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He urged people to come in their large numbers and experience a show with a difference.
“We are used to going to shows where we take to the stage and show our dance moves.
“This show is different in that we want people to come in and sit down and appreciate our music and get the message,” he said.
On the night the best dressed couple will walk away with prizes.
Gumbo bemoaned the state of gospel music in the country which he said was “growing but in a non-Zimbabwean way.”
“Many gospel artists have become copycats of other people’s music.
“There is too much influence from music from other countries especially South Africa. That in itself is not bad but we have to be original,” Gumbo said.
He stressed the importance of artists packaging their products within the boundaries of their culture and language.
“We want to hear artists from different parts of the country packaging their music in their own language and promoting their culture.
“This has been lacking in our industry because we are promoting external cultures using our music.
“Language, music and culture cannot be separated as they are the bedrock of any society.”
Gumbo also challenged gospel artists to lead lives that are reflective of Christianity.
