By Gilbert Munetsi
Like all art, music is an area where one is usually shaped by inspiration, particularly from established predecessors that he or she hero-worships.
lt is no wonder, therefore, that as a musician takes the “baby steps” towards the attainment of their goal, they are tempted to borrow a bit of style from those they adore.
New gospel kid on the block, Amnesty Mazamwese , is an ardent fan of Pastor Charles Charamba and anyone who listens to his first project rolled out in 2019 will testify to that fact. NaMwari Tinokunda Chete carrying six tracks, is a Charamba sound-like production through and through.
“Though we have never met physically, he [Charamba] mentors me through his music. l fell in love with the way he preaches through song, and add to that the fact that he is a humble character, l also fell in love — hook, line and sinker — with everything that is Baba Charamba. That is the very reason why l decided to niche my music around this gospel legend,” said Mazamwese in an interview recently.
The 20-year-old Chitungwiza-based gospel crooner, who now has two albums to his name, is working on a number of collaborations. Among those he has engaged are LJ Major, Trymore Bande, Baba Machanic Manyeruke and local dancehall sensation, Legend Killer.
Mazamwese started his musical journey as a primary scholar at ZRP Support Unit School singing at such gatherings as the assembly and in the percussion band.
Enrolling at St Mark’s in Mhondoro, he went a step further by penning own songs which he breathed life into a few later when he enrolled at Mandedza in Seke.
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From the early writings, the debut album, NaMwari Tinokunda, was born and ushered onto the market. It has tracks that include Lazaro Muka, Tendeukai, Muroyi Ngaaparare and Zodzo Nengoni.
