Happy 2011 my peoples!!! Yeah no doubt last year was crazy & flippin’ hectic ya’ll were probably wondering where I’m @ hey. Well check this out, this year I’m bringin’ it bigger ‘n better ‘n fresher with a bit of a twist. Today’s article is about a young lady who represents her culture to the max…..ladies ‘n gents da Mad one giveth to you Martha. This is how it went down……when we was chillin’ downtown when I got the lowdown of the breakdown…..word!!!
Martha is a young musician who was born and bred in Roma, Maseru, Lesotho. The 25 year old has independently released her debut offering entitled “Malekapore” which she says means a big predator fish that is found in great depths of the sea. When I asked her why the title; she simply defined herself and talent as being distinct, great, vast and unique to a great extent outstanding even dominating. She fell in love with music in 97, when a friend by the name of LT who used to mcee inspired her. She describes her style of music more afro pop oriented with a bit of jazz influence. She prides herself in her heritage; she believes as a young mosotho woman pursuing the arts she feels the need to express herself artistically embracing her roots.
She attended Roma Primary school then Mononyane High school. After high school she pursued a career in music. “It has been a challenge for me but I have grown as an artist, giving up on my dream is a no no” she says firmly.
Together with a male vocalist named Izo, she released a project titled “Mafaizo 2010” which well, was released last year. It had a 2010 single recorded in 2006 appropriately for the FIFA world cup tournament that was hosted in Mzantsi last year. She later worked with Qiloane Jazz Band which saw her make a name for herself in the capital city of the Mountain Kingdom.
“I want to see my music appreciated and succeeding all over the world as I represent where I’m from. I believe our basotho culture is very rich”.
After performing at the Morija Arts and Culture festival 2010 where she won hearts of the spectators including tourists from Europe, she began recording new tracks that she is currently promoting and pushing on radio stations in her home town of Maseru, Lesotho. She has spoken to a few record companies but still weighing her options. “…..by the time I come out I want to come out with a bang” says a very confident Martha.
Well folks you’ve heard it for yourselves it’s here and it’s happening, look out for this talented young lady, sparking a revolution at the same time touching your soul. Catch her live ‘n direct at a gig near you. Madmuzician signing out don’t sleeeeeepppp!!!
Martha is a young musician who was born and bred in Roma, Maseru, Lesotho. The 25 year old has independently released her debut offering entitled “Malekapore” which she says means a big predator fish that is found in great depths of the sea. When I asked her why the title; she simply defined herself and talent as being distinct, great, vast and unique to a great extent outstanding even dominating. She fell in love with music in 97, when a friend by the name of LT who used to mcee inspired her. She describes her style of music more afro pop oriented with a bit of jazz influence. She prides herself in her heritage; she believes as a young mosotho woman pursuing the arts she feels the need to express herself artistically embracing her roots.
She attended Roma Primary school then Mononyane High school. After high school she pursued a career in music. “It has been a challenge for me but I have grown as an artist, giving up on my dream is a no no” she says firmly.
Together with a male vocalist named Izo, she released a project titled “Mafaizo 2010” which well, was released last year. It had a 2010 single recorded in 2006 appropriately for the FIFA world cup tournament that was hosted in Mzantsi last year. She later worked with Qiloane Jazz Band which saw her make a name for herself in the capital city of the Mountain Kingdom.
“I want to see my music appreciated and succeeding all over the world as I represent where I’m from. I believe our basotho culture is very rich”.
After performing at the Morija Arts and Culture festival 2010 where she won hearts of the spectators including tourists from Europe, she began recording new tracks that she is currently promoting and pushing on radio stations in her home town of Maseru, Lesotho. She has spoken to a few record companies but still weighing her options. “…..by the time I come out I want to come out with a bang” says a very confident Martha.
Well folks you’ve heard it for yourselves it’s here and it’s happening, look out for this talented young lady, sparking a revolution at the same time touching your soul. Catch her live ‘n direct at a gig near you. Madmuzician signing out don’t sleeeeeepppp!!!
