I started playing guitar and piano at age four together with my two older brothers. We played Xmas Carols at my Mom’s workplace in Mutare Zimbabwe. We grew up listening to Soul, Blues, Jazz, Rock and the local music called Marabi or Township Music, which was a form of Zimbabwean Jazz.
We formed a band called 2D SOUNDS and we played cover versions of the music mentioned above. We were quite popular in Sakubva Township, Mutare playing at the Moffat Hall and Beit Hall. And also at Bars and Schools in and around the Eastern Highlands.
When I came to the UK I joined a band called Stars Of Liberty and we recorded a song called Power To The People.
L to R Cyprian Mandala ( Zimbabwean/Percussionist) Winston Kennedy (Jamaican/Rhythm Guitar) Fungai Paul Malianga (Zimbabwean British/Singer /Songwriting/Lead Guitar)Steve Reeves ( British/Keyboard)Fred Zindi ( Zimbabwean/Bass)Roy McBright (Jamaican/Drummer) and missing from pictures Sony Arkpan (Nigerian/Congas) Joy Welsh ( Jamaican/Singer) Jimmy Silver ( Jamaican/ Horns)
We played at Ronnie Scott, Marquee, Roundhouse and did the pub circuit including The Peacock in Islington North London.
After the Stars Of Liberty I had a spell with an AfroRock Band ABBRAKKA in London.
Towards the end of the 70s I went solo. I had an excellent Manager and friend who had so much faith in my Music and talent. I got signed by a huge label then Burning Sounds Record Label. First single was Finsbury Park/ Things We Said Today
My Manager and great friend Gerry Kelly.
And then it was a Tug of War between Family, Music, and Teaching Maths. Guess what Family won but a whole lot of Music making never stopped. Now I am Back On The Road again. My latest Album is called “Tha Story”. Check it out in the Music Section together with all my other works to date. Just hope you enjoy IT.