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| Mighty Rooted Voices |
How did you come up with the name?
The name Mighty Rooted Voices name is inspired based on the days we are living in, considering the word Mighty-Greek name Dunamis which can be briefly defined as supernatural working power; Rooted inspired by the agricultural, natural form of a tree whose strength lies in its roots being firmly planted and deeply rooted in the soil, the group is rooted in the Word of God in order to produce fruits and their Voices are at the core of inspiring; sharing the Living Word and winning souls. The Mighty Rooted Voices sings in psalms and hymns to proclaim the Word of the Lord that dwells in us.
Please, tell us more about the music by the Mighty Rooted Voices?
Our debut album is titled Akekho Onjengawe(Abba Baba). We worked on it from 2015 only to release it in 2016. The album received good support from the public, it received airplay on radio and local television channel. We also received lots of invitations from different churches, events organizers and organizations for live performances throughout KZN. We are now working on being of service to others outside our province and away from our own country too. We are ready and well prepared for it.
How did the group manage to attract and keep its youthful members?
No one is taken for granted. We work as a team, respect and good communication is what keeps us working well together. We are only competing with ourselves, always working on being the better people today than we were yesterday. That's one of the things we have learned that separate the winners from the losers.
Do you or any of Mighty Rooted Voices group members possess any music business management skills?
God, being good to us all the time we were granted an opportunity to attend KUMISA Music Artist Management Master Class.Two of us attended: Nkosikhona Mhlongo and myself. The master class changed the way we do business, it introduced us to a skill set and knowledge that we would not have otherwise figured out on our own. It groomed us as artists plus connected us to a strong support system and a music business network that has become quite useful in our ever evolving music business. We can now proudly and confidently boast that we possess intergrity, exellence and professionalism that a group of our magnitude deserves.
Have you ever shared the stage with well known gospel musicians from anywhere?
We have shared the stage with lots of great names in the South African gospel music scene, our list includes: Thobekile, Fikile Mlomo, Thina Zungu, Babo Ngcoboo, Sphumelele Mbambo (from Joyous Celebration), Bonakele, Senzo Mlotha , Solly Mahlangu, Thokozani Langa, Sgwili, Andile Mbili, Izinceku (who made us proud at The Durban Essence Festival 2016), AmaQhawe Ezulu, the recently passed on Sfiso Ncwane and many more. As South Africans we know that these are the creme de la creme of Gospel music industry here.
Do you ever get involved in any programmes that address serious social issues?
We are from KwaZulu Natal, a land of milk and honey but not everyone has the milk or honey. We are a team who believes that there is always something that each and everyone of us can contribute towards helping one another. We work closely with local authorities, assisting in poverty alleviation programmes, drugs awareness campaigns, Women and Child Abuse Awareness and fighting against Crime. We spread a message of hope,we encourage our people to never give up hope or give up on themselves no matter how difficult things may be. No situation continues forever. It all passes in time.
What is a verse you live by?
New Heart English Bible - Psalms 84 vs 6
Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.
We have heard that last year you received some awards, what are they?
We received two awards for Best Group of the Year. We are really grateful for it!
How do we connect with Mighty Rooted Voices?
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-491120272
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mighty-Rooted-Voices-Production
Twitter: @mighty_rv
Mobile:071 785 9812 / 076 437 0306 / 078 597 5755
Email: C_ponny@yahoo.com / thandekap11@gmail.com
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