Mangolondo Night returned to the stage on Friday offering its first gig of 2024 at KwaHaraba Art Gallery and Café in Blantyre.
Featuring the sounds of John Fire, who draws his music rudiments from Lower Shire, and Mumderanji Lungu, better known as Young Stones, son to legendary musician the late Stonald Lungu, people relished the close-to-two-hours concert.
It was a night that also reminded music lovers of the exploits of Stonald Lungu, whose sounds continue to enjoy the space at different platforms.
Backed by a band, Young Stones has continued his father’s legacy and has even gone further to create his own music.
“I would like to thank the organisers of Mangolongondo Night for inviting me to perform and we have enjoyed every moment. This was more like a warm-up as we are also set to hold a memorial show for my father,” he said.
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Young Stones said they were still looking for support to hold a big show to celebrate his father and remind people of his exploits.
“He was a great man and talented. I am happy that I managed to perform some of his songs tonight,” he said.
On the night, Young Stones warmed up the stage for John Fire, who continues to show his growth in music.
He was lively throughout and, coupled with dances from the Lower Shire, he connected with the audience.
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Although the wind affected the sound in some instances, the audience enjoyed the concert.
His itinerary included a tribute song to Katelele Ching’oma, one of the talented artists from Lower Shire, who died last month.
“This is our first show in 2024 and we are thankful for the support. There is more to come, and people should just watch the space. This event is also for a cause because the money we collect will support different projects,” John Fire said.
He said this edition was special in that it was commemorating Stonald Lungu.
John Fire’s ending was good in that he dished out the track ‘Kalulu’ and was joined on by singer and guitarist Annemarie Quinn.
