Another hit album for Tshivenda soul queen

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Many of those who follow Tshivenda soul music will agree that the name Mariana Motlare is synonymous with this genre.

Mariana’s sweet voice and acrobatic dancing style have earned her the title of undisputed queen by music lovers wherever she performs. Like wine that matures with time, Mariana’s latest seven-track album, Ni kha di mpfuna naa (Do you still love me?) bears testimony that her musical career is blossoming and she is mature enough to keep her fans satisfied always.

Judging by the sales figures and massive airplay on community and national radio stations, there is no doubt that Ni kha di mpfuna naa is the best offering ever since Mariana turned professional in 2001. “I have worked hard to make sure that this album is mature, professional and entertaining. I took all the advice from my fans raised during my previous albums and incorporated them on this new album – hence it is making waves in the local music fraternity. The support from my fans is overwhelming and I’m very happy that music lovers are talking about it wherever I go.”

Apart from the title track, the album contains the songs Thi funi zwitshele, Music is my life, Tshomi ya maduna, Mali, Rabelani and A hu na hune nda ya.

A resident of Thohoyandou, Mariana’s journey to stardom started many years ago while she was still in primary school at Ha-Mutele village, near Masisi. “My voice would stand out both at Sunday school and in community gatherings. I would always find myself leading and everyone kept on talking about the little girl with the sweet voice. My life changed for the better when I met Phillip Nephawe, better known as Mutendas, and he requested me to be his backing vocalist.”

She said her previous albums were still doing well, despite her releasing the latest one. “U tambula ndi ha kale, which I released in 2001, is still in demand. It was followed by Ndi humbula zwa kale (2003), A si mutukana (2004), Musadzi ndi mbilu (2010) and Lufuno ndi lwa kale (2015).

For bookings, public performance and CD sales, Mariana can be phoned on 082 049 2333.

Mariana is on Facebook, where she updates her perfomances and CD releases:  

Entertainment - Date: 19 March 2017

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