(Zamar
Mbatha. Pic by Simanga Zondo)
Stanger-based Zamar is launching her
upcoming single A Love Song on March
24 at the Jainah Hall in Stanger.
Zamalinda Mbatha, known by
her stage name "Zamar" which is Hebrew for "to make music (in
praise of God)", started out as a gospel artist in 2006, performing for
churches throughout the province of KZN. She has had the privilege of sharing
the stage with RJ Benjamin and Lira at the Bassline in Johannesburg, also
Zahara and Mafikizolo at the Awesome ILembe festival in Stanger. She has
performed on the national televised Gospel
Gold Show, as well as with Joyous
Celebration.
Zamar is a very versatile musician and
composes her own unique gospel music influenced by jazz, traditional and
R&B. After many years of performing live, she is finally ready to officially
launch her music career with a first single, titled A Love Song.
“I wrote this song about eight years ago
when was still a teenager. At the time I was very excited having written the
song, because it was different from my usual style of writing. It was inspired
by a song by Cece Winans, "More than
what I wanted". In this song he does not mention the name of God,
although it is a gospel song. It is just a message of love to God. Hence I was
inspired to write a "love song" for Jesus,” says Zamar
There will be a talented band joining Zamar
on stage during her single launch. The band consists of: Ndumiso Gabela on
piano, Zweli Nkonyane on 2ndkeys, Sifiso Dube on bass guitar. On drums, Andile
Mbuyazi. Her backing vocalists are Thembeka Nxaba, Slindile Mthethwa, Nondumiso
Lushaba, Sphile Mbatha, Sphelele Miya and Monwabisi Ngcobo.
“Most of the artists mentioned are friends
who were around when my gift of song writing was unfolding” Says Zamar.
The launch takes place on March 24 (doors
open at 18h00) at the Jainah Hall, Stanger. Barak Centre, Chief Albert Luthuli
Street, Stanger (opposite Lewis). Tickets: R30.
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