{"id":73013,"date":"2023-01-23T14:37:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T12:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/thomas-mapfumo-says-logistical-challenges-delayed-2023-album-release"},"modified":"2023-01-23T17:24:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:24:07","slug":"thomas-mapfumo-says-logistical-challenges-delayed-2023-album-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/thomas-mapfumo-says-logistical-challenges-delayed-2023-album-release","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Mapfumo Says Logistical Challenges Delayed 2023 Album Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Chimurenga musician <b>Thomas \u201cMukanya\u201d Mapfumo<\/b> has postponed the release of his new album due to logistical challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The album was recorded in South Africa last year and the initial release date of the album was 20 January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Mapfumo (77), appealed to his fans for patience as the album, whose title is yet to be announced, is finalised.<\/p>\n<p>In a video posted on Twitter over the weekend, Mukanya expressed optimism the end product will meet his fans\u2019 expectations. He said:<\/p>\n<p>We were supposed to release a new album on 20 January, but due to some logistical challenges, we were unable.<\/p>\n<p>Mukanya did not reveal when the new album will be launched after the latest setback.<\/p>\n<p>He said the songs were recorded in South Africa and still need mixing \u201cso that we produce quality music.\u201d Said Mapfumo:<\/p>\n<p>Chimurenga music is here to stay as it promotes and protects Zimbabwe\u2019s rich cultural and traditional heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Once the affected songs have been attended to, we will release the album. We do not want our fans to hear substandard music.<\/p>\n<p>We want them to listen to our true and original Chimurenga music which is anchored on our culture and Ubuntu.<\/p>\n<p>The album is coming. We want you to enjoy it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Chimurenga musician Thomas \u201cMukanya\u201d Mapfumo has postponed the release of his new album due to logistical challenges. The album was recorded in South Africa last year and the initial release date of the album was 20 January 2023. 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