BECOMING a lawyer was everything he was hoping for, but music has turned out to be Fungai Nengare’s destiny.
BY TAWANDA TADERERA
The 32-year-old artist and movement teacher said music was born into his family and was inspired by his father.
“I got the inspiration from my father Damasco Nengare, who used to sing and at some point, our home was all about music, so much that if music wasn’t playing in the background, someone would be singing,” he said.
Nengare said his family loves music and his father is at the forefront, making him busy all the time.
“Music definitely remains a very important asset in our family and my father still sings a few tunes, and so does my sister. I have a passion for music and this was triggered by my father’s love for music as well,” he said.
Nengare is known for his warm fusion of jazz, pop and Afrocentric music with a touch of R‘n’B as well as house music.
He said music was something that he was proud of and loves experimenting with it.
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“What makes me different as well is the music itself; it may have borrowed elements of different musical genres but it’s coming from my own perception and interpretation. My story is unique and my message is relatable, but most importantly, it’s my own,” he said.
Nengare worked with a considerable number of artists, from Jazz Invitation, German bands namely Massa and Jamaram, Vee Mukarate, Tariro Negitare, Prayersoul, Reverb7, Simba Tagz, Jam signal and Adiona, among others.
“Collaboration gives you a different perspective on how others do music and it helps you grow. It also enables you to build synergy with different artists, making you a team player as well as build an appreciation and respect for other people’s craft,” he said.
“There is so much talent and creativity bursting within us and we see it everywhere in our country. Not to say we are perfect; we can definitely learn a few things from other countries.”
The Gweru-born musician has released a number of songs and is working on a new album, which he says is 70% done. “I have just released my first single titled Maybe It’s You off a forthcoming album titled Songs About You,” he said.
Nengare started singing in primary school and it has been 10 years since he started his own career in music.
