Zimbabwe: No to Unholy Dances by Gospel Musicians - Manyeruk

 

Zimbabwe: No to Unholy Dances by Gospel Musicians - Manyeruk

The Herald (Harare)

November 29, 2006
Posted to the web November 29, 2006

Harare

SEASONED gospel artiste Baba Mechanic Manyeruke lambasted "unholy" dances by some gospel musicians in Zimbabwe, which he said, were irreconcilable with gospel music.

Speaking at the launch of the St Stephens MUMC Chitungwiza's nine-track album at the weekend, Baba Manyeruke said such dance routines could not be reconciled with gospel music.

"The problem we have today in gospel music is the kind of dance we have seen on television and during live shows. Such dances make it difficult to say whether the dances are part of gospel music or they are not," he said.

The seasoned musician also hit out at gospel musicians who sing gospel music without any understanding of the Bible.

"So when dance is not derived from the Bible, it brings questions to the whole gospel music industry," he added.

St Stephen MUMC Chitungwiza's album, Ruponeso that was launched with the help of Baba Manyeruke and Mabvuvi eHunyani takes after the other MUMCs' gospel trend. Songs such Zinyoka, Zvikomborero, Ruponeso and Mamirira Here Kutumwa are already being played on radio.

Cde Nathan Shamuyarira, who was the guest of honour, called upon the churches to unite for the purpose of serving God. He also praised the group for coming up with such a beautiful album, a project, which he described as a 'necessity' if Zimbabweans are to keep their value

"The church as a source of good values and norms, is a very crucial institution in mapping the future of this country," said Cde Shamuyarira.

The chairperson of the group, Mr Joseph Maraire said his group was called by God to serve Him through music.

"We were called to serve God by spreading His gospel through music. This is our response to His call," he said.