LOCAL reggae artiste Tawanda Joseph Nhara, aka Man Soul Jah, says his unwavering commitment and passion for reggae music continues despite unpredictable turbulences in the music industry.
Man Soul Jah, a polemic reflection of the late bohemian Dambudzo Marechera, one of Zimbabwe’s all-time great writers, announced the release of The Trinity which comprises three albums Mr Government, Mhoroi Chibgwa and Shine Jah Light on August 15.
“Man Soul Jah, stands tall, challenging the very foundations of the music industry. With unwavering defiance, Man Soul Jah is poised to etch his name into history's sacred walls by orchestrating a triumphant symphony of courage, conviction, and creativity,” the artiste’s company People Against Cruelty Existence (PACE) said in a statement.
Against all odds, The Trinity may stand as the hallmark of his music career yet the dreadlocked people’s advocate against injustice is seen through the eyes of time as a man whose hardworking has failed to yield for the people in the music community and the masses that raves to his tunes.
“In a world where the pursuit of profit often eclipses artistic authenticity, Man Soul Jah emerges as a powerful beacon of resistance,” PACE said.
“With a maelstrom of melodies and unwritten rules, he defies the suffocating grip of tradition, unleashing not just one but three albums upon the world on a single glorious day.
“An audacious move that defies logic and flouts the profit-driven norms, but for Man Soul Jah, this is more than a release; it is a revolution.”
The musical company said Man Soul Jah traverses the uncharted terrain of creativity, resolute in his belief that music is more than a commodity.
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A Rastafarian disciple, Man Soul Jah started his music career in 1983 and released a debut album Dreams of a Freedom Fighter in 1990.
“The genesis of this revolutionary journey traces back to a time when record labels scorned the very essence of reggae. But Man Soul Jah, undeterred by the closed doors of conformity, grasped the mantle of independence and recorded his dreams, birthing a legacy that would echo across generations,” PACE recounts.
“Man Soul Jah's hunger to liberate, to transcend boundaries, and to empower the masses and with each note he strums in every verse he sings are fervent calls to action, reminding that music is not merely entertainment but a catalyst for change.”
The Trinity (2023) marks the end to Man Soul Jah’s 17-year musical sabbatical.
“To Zimbabwe, a land that yearned for an album since 2006 where the soul of reggae intertwined with the struggle of survival. But the world needs no reminder of the trials faced,” PACE said.
Just like the late Marechera in his ideological approaches, the launch of The Trinity (2023) is seen as Man Soul Jah’s persuasive action for unity.
In a descriptive statement, PACE said: “Man Soul Jah—an artiste who refuses to bow, a legend who defies the odds, and a soul that echoes the anthem of liberation.”
