Peter Moyo, the son of the late sungura music star Tongai Moyo has a mammoth task stepping into his father’s shoes. At 22, Peter is still young and would need the support from the music industry, record companies, promoters and other stakeholders.
The young Dhewa joins a number of young musicians who have taken over from their parents’ musical careers which were cut short by death. The deaths of legendary Zimbabwean musicians like Simon Chimbetu, Leonard Dembo, James Chimombe, Ephat Mujuru, Biggie Tembo and System Tazvida paved the way for their children to step in and carry on with the legacy.
Just like Peter, the sons of the departed icons have capitalised on their parents’ popularity and cashed on the rich catalogue left behind. Zimbabwean audiences and music lovers have bought in to this idea since it brought back the good old memories left behind by these master’s of song. Others have retained their father’s original backing groups which helped cement and even kept their sound intact.
Just like Peter, the sons of the departed icons have capitalised on their parents’ popularity and cashed on the rich catalogue left behind. Zimbabwean audiences and music lovers have bought in to this idea since it brought back the good old memories left behind by these master’s of song. Others have retained their father’s original backing groups which helped cement and even kept their sound intact.
Among the host of these young musicians Sulumani and Tryson, sons of the late Simon and Naison Chimbetu, James Mujuru, son of the late great mbira artist Ephat Mujuru. Morgan and Tendai Dembo, sons of sungura legend Leonard Dembo, Lincoln Chimombe son of legendary James Chimombe, Biggie Tembo Jnr son of Biggie Tembo, Knowledge and Simba Chibadura sons of the late sungura star John Chibadura.
Two months ago, Dhewa in an interview with Daily News said in the beginning he did not want his son to venture into the music business. “I had told him to pursue other professions because I have been through a lot and knew what exactly the young man would face once he joined the music industry. “But my son was adamant that music and singing was the profession he wanted and he wanted to join the band. I said to him fine, you can join us but first as our driver,” said the sungura star. Dhewa, had no premonition of what was to come.
Peter started off driving with the band, learning the ropes and trying his hand on the guitar. “I have been teaching Peter how to play the guitar. Vocals are not a problem for him because he has the voice,” said Dhewa. Shiga Shiga, a vocalist and band manager for Utakataka was confident that Peter would hold onto the lead vocals.
“Peter is doing well and we haven’t cancelled any concerts booked in advance. We have been performing and all is well so far.” Shiga said early this month before Tongai’s death. “Everything is still the same. We play all the popular songs and the dancers are still doing their ndombolo,” said the popular master toaster. Dailynews.co.zw (Pics by Zimbojam)
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