The Sunday News
Kudzai Mpangi, Sunday Life Reporter
REOWNED jazz artiste and producer Clive “Mono” Mukundu is set to celebrate 30 years in arts in a unique event in which fans will be treated to a triple launch on 21 March at Theatre in the Park, Harare.
Being one of the most recorded artistes in the country, Mukundu said the triple launch was inspired by the three decades that he has managed to stay relevant in the arts industry.
“I made it triple so as to signify the three decades that I have put in the music industry which have been more than a success story for me though I cannot say I am the best, but I try my best by always practicing and researching more to strive for the best,” Mukundu said.
The award-winning artiste will be launching his 10th album together with the Zim guitar tutorial DVD which is perhaps the first in the country and his second book “Poor and famous”.
“People should look forward to this big day as I will be launching my 10th album ‘Acoustic re-visit’ which has a different sound from the other albums in the sense that I played acoustic instruments only, instead of playing electric guitars like I always do,” he said.
“I will also launch my second book Poor and famous which is basically an insider view of Zimbabwean music industry and mostly the first Zim guitar tutorial DVD in which I saw a gap that they was no such recording for Zim guitarist,” he said.
On the day of the celebration Mukundu will be joined by fellow artistes who will provide entertainment and help celebrate his biggest achievement in the arts industry.
“I’m excited about this big day because I will not only celebrate this big day with my fans but will be joined by a few artistes who will provide entertainment, and then I will make presentations introducing the works I will be launching,” he said.
Having featured in over 700 local and international albums Mukundu shared a rundown of his achievements in the industry.
“Over the three decades I have gained a lot of experience both as a musician and music producer. I have managed to start a music studio project and to build a name for myself which have benefited most of the artistes in the country,” he said.
In his 30 years as an artiste Mukundu has played the guitar for almost all the music legends in Zimbabwe including Oliver Mtukudzi, Thomas Mapfumo and Andy Brown, among others and has produced for many artistes including Richard of the Zviri Kumbofamba Sei fame and Kambo Music.
