IVANGELI Gospel, a gospel group released their first album this Friday, 19 March.
The album was produced by Pinetown resident, Zolani Mkhize, who had a passion for music from a young age.
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Mkhize, the co-founder of Ivangeli Gospel, said he and Sipho Mbele started the group as a platform for young talented artists.
The first single, Yinde Lendlela was released earlier this month.
Last week the group released their very first album, called Getsemane which has 14 tracks.
“To me, music is like a hug, when someone is down. A hug gives you closure, calms one down and soothes the soul. Music uplifts the spirit. I am an introvert and I am able to pass a message through the songs I write for various artists,” said Mkhize who produced well-known gospel singer, Fikile Mlomo and Brenda Mhlongo.
The 45-year-old said he was raised in a family of talented artists and musicians.
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The musical director, producer and songwriter, was born in Burlington (Queensburgh) and grew up in KwaNdengezi.
He expressed his passion for music at the tender age of nine and his ability and strong interest in music landed him a conductor title for an adult church choir when he turned 12.
“My uncle was a conductor and that inspired me, I looked up to him. The church also played a huge role in my career path,” he said.
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