The Sekani sisters from Moroka, whose stage name is Kanvuthu, are amongst some of the young people who have developed an interest and passion for jazz. Kanvuthu is a kalanga word meaning home. "We call ourselves Kanvuthu because we are proudly Kalanga. This name means that our language is our pride as it speaks about where we originate from," said Winnie Sekani while her sister, Kudzani, nodded. Kanvuthu has been seen on stage several times as back-up singers for local jazz legend Ndingo Johwa.
Kudzani said that she and her sister, with whom she resides spend a lot of time together. Both share a similar passion for music. She says they do music on a part-time basis because both are employed. "Our music is classic. It has African rhythms and a modified cultural aspect. We sing jazz because we like it. Our jazz songs describe who we are as Africans," she added.Even though they faced a lot of challenges when embarking on their music career, the sisters have survived and will be releasing their sophomore album titled, My Lingo My Pride in September.
