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‘Busy Signal’ with live band to invade Glamis

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HARARE will tomorrow (Saturday) light up with the tunes of Jamaican dancehall reggae artiste Glendale Goshia Gordon better known as ‘Busy Signal’ who is slated for a one-off performance at the Glamis Arena.
Dubbed the ‘Carnival After Party’, the show is expected to be one of the greatest shows in the history of dancehall as Busy Signal is not a washed up performer, but one of the artistes presently doing well on the international charts.
He will be supported by the best of Zim-dancehall.
The show is a public-private-partnership as it is a collaborative effort of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), Devine Entertainment and Chipaz Promotions.
Biggie Chinoperekwei of Devine Entertainment said the show would be special and spectacular in that Busy Signal will be using a live band.
Shows by international artistes have disappointed in the past as many have not been supported by a live band.
“Special about the show is the presence of a 12-member band which will be playing live instruments,” said Chinoperekwei.
Jamaican musicians have fast turned Zimbabwe into their second home and their influence on local music can be keenly felt in Zim-dancehall which has become a firm favourite of many.
Chinoperekwei said the use of a live band would guarantee a thrilling act.
“A live band evokes feelings that cannot be drawn by playing CDs,” he said.
“Live instruments create a connection between a musician and his audience that enhances the whole experience of a live show.
“With live instruments, the musician can easily control the pitch, rhythm and quality of sound delivering an unforgettable experience.”
The absence of a live band has in the past led to foreign acts being outclassed by local performers.
However, Jamaicans, though some of them have been outclassed, continue to be popular in Zimbabwe.
Local revellers have easily connected with the message of their music which is mostly about rising above difficult circumstances and not giving in to Western pressures.
Jamaican performers such as Beenie Man, Elephant Man, and Sizzla among others have been banned from performing in Europe and the United States for singing against practices like homosexuality.
Jamaicans, like the rest of Africa and other developing nations, have felt the injustices of the West which has been the reason for underdevelopment.
Continued exploitation of the weak by the so-called super powers has been a subject that Jamaicans have and continue to deal with.
Drawing inspiration from the legendary Bob Marley, Jamaican musicians have constantly added to the voice protesting the oppression and exploitation of the ‘weak’.
Locally Jamaican artistes are more popular among the ghetto youths who find inspiration from the message of the musicians a majority of whom have risen to stardom coming from difficult conditions.
Reggae and dancehall have always been favourites for locals that even at Zimbabwe’s independence celebrations in 1980, Bob Marley was invited to perform.
Chinoperekwei promised an energetic performance that will deliver value for money for revellers.
“The idea behind a live show is to show your capabilities as an entertainer and I am quite confident that ‘Busy Signal’ will show that in his two-hour performance,” he said.
Partson Chimboza of Chipaz Promotions was optimistic, highlighting how a majority of Jamaican artistes have not disappointed in the past.
“As a promoter it feels good to promote a show that you know all the parties will be satisfied,” he said.
“Usually shows headlined Jamaicans not only leave the promoter pleased with the turnout, but revellers are also assured of a good time.”
Busy Signal’s hits include ‘Tic Toc’ (2008), ‘Unknown Number’ (2008), ‘Sweet Love’ (2010), ‘One More Night’ (2010), ‘Come Over’ (2012) and ‘Bedroom Bully’ (2014) among others.
Local musicians that will grace the show include man-of-the-moment Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Seh Calaz, Soul Jah Love, Killer T, Dadza D and Judgment Yard.

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