Published by the government of Zimbabwe
Trust Khosa
18 July 2008
Harare — TRYSON Chimbetu, the son of the late revered Marxist Brothers pioneer Naison, has finally launched his musical career with an emotional debut album set to hold its own.
Titled Marxist Revival, the eight-track CD is a tribute to the departed Chimbetus - Simon, Benson, Briam and Naison.
The 21-year-old, who is also the bread winner in the family that Naison left behind, has also proved his mettle as a songwriter of worth in his debut album.
Of course, Allan and Sulumani have made a breakthrough with their compositions and it is clear that Tryson is set to join the podium.
His project opens with the track Varipiko? An ode to the late Chimbetus.
Although Tryson mourns losing his late fathers, he pledges in this song to continue to water down the seed of great artistry planted by the departed and living family members.
In short, the opening track boasts of skilfully crafted lyrics and first-rate production, which makes Tryson a superb songwriter.
Tryson shifts gears a bit in the follow up track Juliana, a soul-searching love song.
The somewhat "grieved" youngster prays to his ancestors to guard his family and ensure that death does not snatch any of the remaining Chimbetus in the song Siya.
He foresees evil spirits stalking his family in this track.
He also prays for more rains to avert the global food crisis in the track Mvura Ngainaye.
Tryson revisits the subject of death again in the song Ndirangarire in which he appeals to his forefathers to look after his family.
Tryson included two renditions of Dr Nero and Shirikadzi on his album, originally penned by his late father.
All in all, there are no bad tracks or fillers on this album as Tryson's compositions are very original.
The rising star said he was ecstatic to have released his debut album saying it was up to music lovers to judge his artistry.
"I have done my part and it is up to the people out there to judge me and my works.
"I do accept their comments for the success of my band and I am confident that I can grow that way," he said.
The singer also mentioned that he was not competing with Sulumani and Allan.
"Uncle Allan and brother Sulumani do assist me in my works and I can't say I am competing with them because we are all reviving Dendera music.
"My success is also theirs because we are one big musical family," he explained.
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