Awesome music and great food were the order of the day last Friday when Joe Nina launched his latest album, Unchained. When I received an invite a few weeks ago, I didn't even know he had a new album out, which really assisted my decision in attending the event. I've always been fascinated by his vocals on any track that he sings in, since his early kwaito days.
It was a treat to see performing live such legends like Mpharanyana, Babsy Mlangeni, Steve Kekana and even Nana Coyote (Coyote and Kekana being Nina's very good friends that teamed up together for an outfit called Trio a few years ago). Their respective talents are still undisputed, hence managing to still sound great after all this time, whether tackling new music or sailing through their old and timeless gems.
To make the event extra special, we were served an array of traditional foods earlier in the evening, meals including samp and imfino, mogodu, pap, chicken feet, etc. Actually, Gallo has always prided themselves in treating their guests to such, thus showing their pride in our rich and amazing culture. The same can be said for the diverse musical genres encompassed in their versatile artist catalogue.
I haven't listened to Joe Nina's new album, Unchained, but judging from that evening, I can assure you that it's hot. It should be at stores already, so go and get your own copy.
It was a treat to see performing live such legends like Mpharanyana, Babsy Mlangeni, Steve Kekana and even Nana Coyote (Coyote and Kekana being Nina's very good friends that teamed up together for an outfit called Trio a few years ago). Their respective talents are still undisputed, hence managing to still sound great after all this time, whether tackling new music or sailing through their old and timeless gems.
To make the event extra special, we were served an array of traditional foods earlier in the evening, meals including samp and imfino, mogodu, pap, chicken feet, etc. Actually, Gallo has always prided themselves in treating their guests to such, thus showing their pride in our rich and amazing culture. The same can be said for the diverse musical genres encompassed in their versatile artist catalogue.
I haven't listened to Joe Nina's new album, Unchained, but judging from that evening, I can assure you that it's hot. It should be at stores already, so go and get your own copy.
