Harare — Boys will be boys, an old English adage holds true of Panorama Boys -- an offshoot of the Muzarabani-based outfit called Njerama Boys.

Not that there is anything wrong with being an offshoot but there is too much coincidence between Njerama and Panorama besides the rhyme.

Like their predecessors -- the group that hails from Muzarabani, plays sungura with an attitude and sounds a lot like most popular groups in the genre.

The likeness does not end there, ever since the group broke away from the Njerema Boys, Tsaona Katsande, the leader of Panorama Boys has made enough noise to warrant him "as the new kid on the block."

Certainly, he has managed to capture the imagination of the sungura fans such that those who doubted him now appreciate his work.

His latest release from Gramma Records titled Zvishandwa marks a turning point to his career and with blessings from the Almighty God he is on the verge of walking on the golden path of his career.

We say blessings because there are a lot of similarities between Zvishandwa and other sungura albums of which people could mistake Katsande for someone else.

The group sings about everyday life focusing on the aspirations of women and children.

For instance, Ndini Ndazviita talks about a woman's love for her family. In turn, the man appreciates the woman's love.

One of the things that moved me on the track is how Katsande's soft but powerful voice laces over the hooks on the song.

The second track is Ndasiya Ndaita. It is a story of a man on his deathbed and he making his wish list.

He warns his children to take care of their mother when he eventually meets with his creator.

He urges the children to humble themselves before the elderly and to support one another.

However, the man says if he dies he will die a happy man since he managed to look after his family and now it was their turn to look after themselves.

The song runs for 11 minutes but you hardly notice it since it's a joy to listen to.

Ngatitambanuke is a happy and danceable song, which asks party people to make merry in their families. The track is laden with several change downs and that's typical of sungura as these also go with various dance routines. If you love to dance then you are assured of breaking a leg on this track from start to finish.

Track number four Ndakutendeka also is packed with the several change downs but you don't lose your rhythm as it keeps up with the tempo. Besides having a booming bassline, the song exhibits great lyrical and word play by Katsande whose skills blossomed as a backing vocalist for Njerama Boys.

He continues exhibiting his great artistry on the songs -- Ndaimbonyara and Varaire. The album was recorded at Mosi Oa Tunya Studios and mastered by Dumisani Sibanda.

The band members are Katsande on lead vocals/lead guitar, Richard "Stop Nonsense" Zandiya backing vocals, Tichaona "Boziwere" Asani on bass, Agetone "Gorekore" Tsvuura on sub-rhythm, Norman "Chikwambo" Makina on main rhythm, Knowledge "Chitaitai" Tsvuura on sub-rhythm, Onai "Gunguche" Rindisi on drums, Major Chiango on sub-rhythm and Silas "Poison" Ngirazi on backing vocals.

The dancers are Shingirai "Kanotsvedza" Patrick, Raphael "Dread" Honyino Jaji, Aaron "Zobha" Kademaunga and Norman Tsvuura.