AFTER backing for gospel stars for many years, gospel musician Zanele Zaza Mokhethi is launching a solo career.
Having provided backing for local gospel stars such as Rebecca Malope, Solly Mahlangu, and Andile Majola and Keke, Mokgethi is coming out of the background and going solo.
Her debut album, Umoya oyingcwele, is a very interesting offering. The album is produced by Mokgethi herself and Oupa Motswagae.
She says working as a backing vocalist empowered her with the music knowledge she needed.
"I have been backing for other musicians for a long time and I learnt a lot," she said.
Backing for other musicians gave me the knowledge I wanted. By the time I went to the studio to do my own thing I knew exactly what to do. I felt it was the right time for people to know Zaza."
The 32-year-old gospel musician hails from Kwa-Thema, Springs.
Mokhethi says her album,Umoya Oyingcwele, shows various influences derived from people that she has worked with.
"My album has a bit of every musician I have worked with," she says. "I have mixed various styles to bring something different to the market."
Though many might think her new in the industry, Mokhethi is the woman behind the mellow voice in the song Namhla Nkosi, part of the Joyous Celebration's 12th album.
Her beautiful and mellow voice made her an easily recognisable name while still with Joyous Celebration. In 2005 she was part of the cast of the musical African Mamas as well as Africa.
The two productions toured countries such as Netherlands, France and England .
"I enjoy touring the world and the show itself. Doing African Mamas gave me the experience I needed for theatre," she says.
Now I want to focus on promoting my album and launch my name nationwide."
Zanele comes out to do her own thing
AFTER backing for gospel stars for many years, gospel musician Zanele Zaza Mokhethi is launching a solo career.
Having provided backing for local gospel stars such as Rebecca Malope, Solly Mahlangu, and Andile Majola and Keke, Mokgethi is coming out of the background and going solo.
Her debut album, Umoya oyingcwele, is a very interesting offering. The album is produced by Mokgethi herself and Oupa Motswagae.
She says working as a backing vocalist empowered her with the music knowledge she needed.
"I have been backing for other musicians for a long time and I learnt a lot," she said.
Backing for other musicians gave me the knowledge I wanted. By the time I went to the studio to do my own thing I knew exactly what to do. I felt it was the right time for people to know Zaza."
The 32-year-old gospel musician hails from Kwa-Thema, Springs.
Mokhethi says her album,Umoya Oyingcwele, shows various influences derived from people that she has worked with.
"My album has a bit of every musician I have worked with," she says. "I have mixed various styles to bring something different to the market."
Though many might think her new in the industry, Mokhethi is the woman behind the mellow voice in the song Namhla Nkosi, part of the Joyous Celebration's 12th album.
Her beautiful and mellow voice made her an easily recognisable name while still with Joyous Celebration. In 2005 she was part of the cast of the musical African Mamas as well as Africa.
The two productions toured countries such as Netherlands, France and England .
"I enjoy touring the world and the show itself. Doing African Mamas gave me the experience I needed for theatre," she says.
Now I want to focus on promoting my album and launch my name nationwide."
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