Branton Matondo
All roads lead to Mutare Summer Fest set for September 24 as the show comes at a time when Sunrise band is about to launch it’s much awaited track titled Unotsva.
The Chipaz Promotion and C- Jay Motors-sponsored fiesta will be held at Mutare Motoring Club from as early as 2pm.
TellZim got in touch with Sunrise band lead guitarist Joseph Makureya who confirmed Sunrise band’s inclusion at the much-anticipated Summer Fest saying it’s an extra honour to be part of such an award winning cast.
“Yes, on the September 24 we will performing on the same stage with Jah Prayzah, Mambo Dhuterere and Freeman among other artists. We as Sunrise band are greatly humbled to have such an experience,” said Makureya.
Other artists who are expected to ravel fans are Caff, Mistrey, Godfather Templeman, Selector Tanaman and Shamie D.
Sunrise band which consists of Mutare born and bred members has been talk of the town with their performances at Bako.
However, band leader Joseph Makureya said the market for jazz or afro jazz artists is confined and extra work is needed to make a mark.
“I am so happy with the support that we have been receiving from our fans especially performances that we do at Bako. Our genre is based on jazz but we have spiced it with some afro and reggae manyika. In Mutare it’s not easy but we keep on pushing.
Because of Covid-19, we had to slow down the pace but easing of restrictions has given us an opportunity to start afresh and push on,” said Makureya.
On September 9, Sunrise band was part of a show that featured Zimdancehall chanter Hwindi President at Bako.
The newly formed Sunrise band consists of eight members namely Robert Chatsauka (engineer), Joseph Makureya (main vocals and lead guitarist), Wallace Kambira (backing vocalist), Kelly Makureya, Mercyline Zarenyara, Tamiswa Chirema (first keyboardist), Benji Mapurada (second keyboardist) and Agrippa Shadaya (drums).
