The return of Nata Capricon

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent | Thursday July 9, 2009 00:00

But if you were a fan of the tall Tanzanian guitarist, then you will be happy to learn that he is back in the country and soon to dish out another album.

He promises his fans another hot album but after his long absence only time will tell if the new project will match the hype created by his debut album.

His new project simply called Fanta is due for release next week. Nata's last two albums Maun and Angela did little to push him up the popularity stakes but he still agues that they were good projects but that his new one would be better.

'I have done a lot in this album to ensure that it gives my fans what Maya offered them or even better. It is going to remind them the good old times.

I know they have been missing me but this is my promise to them. Just relax because Fanta has a good taste,' he said.

Nata had returned to his native Tanzania during his absence from the scene, a move he claims pulled his career backwards.

'It was a step backwards, if I had an option I would have not undertaken it. But my residence permit had expired and I had to go back home. Now I am working on securing another work permit and even if I go back home soon it would not be for a long time. I want to move to another level in my music and I believe this is the time with the release of this new album,' he said.

While in Tanzania Nata said he tried to promote his music there but it was difficult. Back on Botswana he found himself without enough money but wanted to release an album. His dream of a fourth album seemed destine to fade.

A friend of his came to the rescue and sponsored him to get his career back on track. Although he did not divulge his name the musician conceded that he was thankful to his friend.

'Money was a problem after I returned from Tanzania and he really helped me, now I have a chance to start again,' he said.

Nata has a wealth of experience in Rhumba music, having worked with Afredo Mos and Africa Sounds. He also had the privilege of having one of the top musicians locally Frank Lesokwane who worked as Nata's pianist during the Tanzanian's early years as a solo musician.