Musicians to get Presidential Awards

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Local music is finally getting the recognition it deserves from the government. This year musicians will be among the people who will receive the coveted Presidential Awards during next month's Independence anniversary celebrations.

According to the Government Gazette, musicians to be honoured include folklore singer George Swabi and the trail blazing traditional cultural group, Culture Spears.  The artistes will receive the Presidential Certificate of Honour.

The Palapye based Swabi is renowned for his song Bagammagwato.  This song used to be among hits on the Radio Botswana's popular Sunday programme Dipina le maboko.  In 2000 another local artiste, Taolo Moshaga assisted Swabi to release an album. Moshaga has always believed that Swabi has exceptional talent.

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