There once was a lady,
light skinned and vocally talent. The very first lady I actually thought could
beat Mme Lucky from Jerusalema E Ncha, vocally. She was a lead singer of
Majalefa A Morena and she become part “MAJALEFA” - the other group which
decided to only use one word and the whole, as a result of choir disputes. Confusing…yes I know!
Having said that, the lady
was incredible and whoever discovered her is a genius. I first heard her sing
“MOEMEDI” on Gospel Gold. The intro alone was celestially inspired. As she
went…“Kena….le moemedi…momomomomo…..” the choir took up their vocal positions
and it was on, like wild fire. Listening to these old ladies and gentlemen sing
what was known to be simple song, but they managed to turn it into a hit.
I called my record store
immediately and the had three copies of the cassettes and I reserved mine. By
Monday morning at 10am, I was playing the cassette like a crazy person on full
blast.
SIDE ONE: Joko Ea Hao, Ke
Tshaba Moya, Mmele Pelo Le Moya, Ho Fedile, Emnqamlezweni,
SIDE TWO: ,Moemedi Moya,
Akahlulwa Lutho Ujeso, Lona Ba Ratang, Sefapano, Rea U Boka.
For the very first time
the brand Majalefa the brand has a sound which become a national hit. You could
hear the song played by taxi drivers and on always on Sunday radio.
Songs like Akahlulwa, Ke
Tshaba Moya, Ho Fedile become a stable for any Acapella group. It was then upon
close inspection and analysis of the music that I learned the truth about the
group being a wrong version. However at the time their music was national and
everyone loved MAJALEFA. This talented lead vocal lady was the anchor talent
for the entire album singing 6 six songs on the album. She was truly talented,
especially when you hear her vocal abilities on “Ke Tshaba Moya”.
C’mon man apostolic music
is a wonder of wonders.
Unfortunately… when I
tracked the group down, I was told she’s gone to become a sangoma. SHOCK!
In that note. Till next
time!
Signed: J M Baloyi
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