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Kalonde drops in a second
By
Alexander Newa - 06-04-2003 |
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Reggae artist Frank Kalonde bounces back on the music scene at the end of the month with his second album Mavuto Adziko, a follow-up to his debut Fight Our Bones.
The new cut, which tackles most of the problems faced by Malawians, is set to be on the market on April 26.
It was recorded at Grace Studios in Blantyre and features three new artists: Mildred Ligoya, a Chancellor College student; Ebony Phiri, daughter to renowned South African-based Malawian musician George Phiri and raggamuffin holler Mackai B.
The 10-song album is basically a reggae album although Kalonde did one song Mkazi Wakuda Ndi Dzuwa — a dedication to his wife — in jazz. In the album, the song was also presented in instrumental which features as bonus track.
Ligoya appear on the title track which talks about human rights abuses in the country, including the harassment of journalists, murder crimes and problems with tobacco production, among others. She is also featured on the song Sefasefa, a gospel piece. Phiri only appears on Mavuto Adziko.
Rights issues are also tackled in the songs Limbikira Chomwe Chingakuthandize — where the musician is advising young people to concentrate on things which can help them in life — and Zasokonekera which looks at the problem of prostitution and crime among young people.
Kalonde also dedicated the song Kuchiwamba to his late brother Ken, a renowned writer, and another song Zimandikhudza to Malawi’s greatest reggae star the late Evison Matafale. Kalonde employed the fallen star’s voice from the hit Yang’ana Nkhope in the song.
Kalonde targets the international market for his new album. |
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