Jah Tali releases a new album

A resident of Khalavha village, Jah Tali, has just released a new album, which has become popular all over.

Talifhani Matshakatini, who was born in 1987, grew up in a family that loved music. “Gospel music was part of life in my home, from our parents to us children, and we enjoyed singing together – something that kept us together for decades,” he said. “Music cannot be separated from our social life; we play it to keep us above the dark waters of this earthly life.”

He stated that he was inspired by his older brother, Marcus Matshakatini, who had recorded two albums of his own. “I started my music career at Khalavha Lutheran Church, where I used to play keyboards and bass guitar and also sing in the band,” he said. “I recorded my first album in 2006, which was titled Avhathuswi.”

He is the fifth-born son of Mrs Elisah Maemu and the late Mr Tshililo Nelson Matshakatini. He started school at Khalavha Primary School, then went to Phiriphiri Secondary School and matriculated at Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School.

“What I love about music is that I am able to convey my message to all my fans, regardless of age,” he said.

“My mentors are Pastor SM Tshivhase and Dean Tshenuwani Farisani; they always advise me in all areas of life. What I would I love to achieve in my music career is to be able to inspire young, upcoming artists and show that one must not give up on life.”

His previous albums include, among others, Rasta udo dzula a Rasta, Faranani, Hango da nga lufuno, Ni songo themba muthu, and Ri kho fhela.

He was the recipient of SAUMA Joburg’s best reggae album prize some years ago, and he is currently working on another album, entitled Tshifhinga.

He had previously worked with artists such as Shufflers Ragimana, Hani Mutele, Prince Nyadzawela Mamphitha, Mulalo Mukwevho, DJ Davic, Mpho Madzhiga, Gazlum and Rhumba boys, Alugumi Makhushu, Zwihula and Rabelani Matumba. “I am really grateful for the support I get from my siblings and my mother because they are always praying for me,” he said.

He can be reached on 079 438 2998.

Entertainment - Date: 11 June 2020

Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho was born in 1984 in Madombidzha village, not far from Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province. After submitting articles for roughly a year for Limpopo Mirror's youth supplement, Makoya, he started writing for the main newspaper. He is a prolific writer who published his first book, titled A Traumatic Revenge in 2011. It focusses on life on the street and how to survive amidst poverty. His second book titled The Violent Gestures of Life was published in 2014.

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