Staff Writer
Afro-acoustic group — Gwevedzi — who are riding on the wave of popularity with their new album titled One are back at Theatre in the Park this Friday 29 September 2023.
Buoyed by fresh sound, amazing stage presence and music which remain with you long after they have left the stage, Gwevedzi are poised to bring the roof down again this Friday.
The new album titled One features several plug tracks including the hit — Angelina which fans have come to love and enjoy during their live performances.
The performance starts at 7:30pm and tickets are available at Theatre in the Park.
Organizers also say that there will be a full bar and catering services at the venue courtesy of the newly opened Pakona Restaurant that offers some snacks and finger licking treats.
The restaurant and bar will surely bring that ambience that revellers love when they go out to have fun.
Formed in 2016 in Harare, Gwevedzi is known for its fusion of Zimbabwe’s modern music as it samples from the likes of Oliver Mtukudzi and Leonard Dembo but the one good thing it remains uniquely Afro-fusion.
Bvuta reiterated that the band’s quest is to also harmonize the people of the world through music.
And for those not in the know, Gwevedzi is a Shona name given to a suitor in a courtship between a young lady and a young man to strengthen the love between the two.
It consists of four members; Tinashe Masangudza on guitar, Wilfred Nikisi on bass, Nyasha Murada lead vocals/mbira, and drummer Keith Musena.
Their debut album is Tsambo which features the hits Vhunze, Daira Ndikuone and Bvuma Tiyemerane. The second album is titled Nhungo carries the crowd favourites Malaicha and Ndinouya.
Gwevedzi have made Theatre in the Park their home have performed there for more than three times since October 2021 and also done a couple of live shows in Mutare, Victoria Falls, Harare and Kwekwe.
Other performances include the recent Jacaranda Music Festival, earGROUND`s Amplifaya Festival among others.
Gwevedzi has a regional experience, having performed in South Africa and Mozambique.
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