Ditiro entertains from the cell

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer | Wednesday September 5, 2012 00:00

 

As if referring to the final verdict on the lengthy case, the five Gong Master (Mponang Ketshabile), Kgokgonono (Montsho Bautu), Morwa Mathiba (Alan Mathiba), Morwa Tsankane) and Ditiro capped their collaboration with the release of Makgaolakgang Volume 1.  The five make a formidable outfit of proven individual musicians who have made a big impact elsewhere.

Ditiro and Gong Master stirred a storm with the release of Gong Master vs Ditiro three years ago, which seemed to give Dikhwaere a new meaning. Morwa Tsankane is the voice behind Matsieng's smash hit, Tinto. He led the famous track acting as an old man who hated his sister's boyfriend (Tinto)'s guts.Gong Master, co-founder of Dikakapa, successfully launched a solo career since decamping and releasing his debut album, Tau ya Koma.

Kgokgonono, though with very little claim to fame, has proved to be a huge talent mixing both Borankana and Dikhwaere since breaking onto the music scene with Lokgalale album. Former footballer Morwa Mathiba, who turned out for Tasc of Francistown, first entered the studio to record his debut called Segarona in 2008. 

Although his first project could not be classified as a hit it did well enough to make people sit up and take note. These 'stars' saw the need to bring him on board for Makgaolakgang.

All of the five men bring a different element to the album, with Gong Master perhaps the star of the show with powerful vocals dominant throughout the album. But Ditiro being a rare talent that he is, his voice is also easily distinguishable. Kgokgonono benefitted greatly leading the opening track Tshutshumakgala. Though naturally he has a deep voice, strongly built musician combined turner and bass astutely to grab the listener's attention. Other tracks to watch out for are Gamaila, Papalagae, Dipitse and Toromakara.