Robete, Thaa Kokome steal the limelight
Mpho Mokwape | Monday November 9, 2015 12:34
But many music lovers seem to differ with him as it’s Robete and Thaa Kokome that have stolen their hearts.
His confession simply being that he put his heart and soul in writing and composing the song to perfection. The two songs are equally as perfect as Maitsetsepelo with their intriguing lyrics. Many have known the arrival of the exclusive folk sound of Sereetsi and The Natives’ Four String Confessions album through these two hits and their reception at the launch was proof enough that the audience would definitely differ with him on his song choice.
Robete and Thaa Kokome lately have been blasting in every corner of the country and made way in many radio stations no wonder the audience descended at Maitisong Theatre on Friday night to witness the live performance for the very first time since the album release early this year. The minute the band stepped on stage, the audience could be heard echoing ‘where is Robete’and ‘A nna ga ke mosadi’, lyrics from Thaa Kokome in what turned out to be one of the best nights in the music and entertainment calendar. Sereetsi, who was thrilled by the numbers that turned up, began by thanking the likes of Andries Bok, George Swabi and many other great musicians laying a great foundation for the folklore music and inspiring his skill on four string guitar. Then it was the opening song Boteng Teng that he promised to steal from his band member and talented pianist Kagiso ‘KZEE’ Mangole as he had solely written it for him. The audience instantly fell in love with the song and it is a song about a man who expresses his love to woman and how she has captured his heart to a point of no return and the audience.
Boteng Teng set the mood for the unpacking of one of the greatest albums to ever grace the music shelves this year. From Chankaneng, Mphekole, Ngwana’a ngu Wa Enda to Ke Boletsa Mongwe, the audience was ecstatically singing and dancing along while others watched, amazed at the level of talent shown by the whole band.
The band comprising of the bassist Michael Mokgatitswane, drummer Wynton Senwelo, pianist Kagiso Mangole and saxophonist Mbiganyi Kula is relatively surprising to the audience as it is made of young people.
Bassist Mokgatitswane was said to be only 21-years-old and already he has immense talent. He was able to give the band that distinctive sound. A lot could be said about Kzee Mangole who had earlier curtain raised for Seeretsi. His skill on the piano and his distinctive voice complimented Seeretsi’s unique voice to master a melodious music piece, much to the amusement of the audience.
Drummer Senwelo who the audience affectionately called Ben 10 and saxophonist Kula both were equally a marvel to watch as time and again Sereetsi gave the audience the opportunity to listen and watch as they displayed their talents. Judging by the appreciation from the audience, Sereetsi and The Natives have definitely sank their claws into the hearts and minds of music lovers with their highly anticipated debut album.
Meanwhile many other supporting acts including jazz musician, Punah Molale, poet Phopho Phonchi and Bonolo from Mafikeng, South Africa were equally impressive on the night.