Gary Tight (born Gary Muponda in Mutare, Zimbabwe, 2 December 1994) is a Zimbabwean Afro-pop artist. He is the son of Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz musician Willom Tight. Tight rose to countrywide prominence as a mentee of Oliver Mtukudzi.[3]
Gary Tight | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gary Muponda |
| Born | 2 December 1994 |
| Origin | Honde Valley, Mutare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Afro-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Recording Artist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Gary Tight Entertainment (current) |
Early life
editBorn in family of three, Tight's musical career started at Sunday School from the age of two with the encouragement of his father, Willom Tight.[4] Tight completed his GCE Ordinary Level at Churchill Boys High School in Harare, Zimbabwe where he joined the school's Churchill Jazz Band.[5]
Musical career
editIn 2005, Tight had his first concert performance at the Artists Against Poverty Festival Campaign in Zimbabwe. In 2016, Tight performed at the late Sam Mtukudzi's tribute who was one of his musical influences.[6] In 2017, Tight featured the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi on his single 'Ndizarurire'.[7] In December 2018, Tight was an opening act to Zimbabwean veteran musician Thomas Mapfumo's 'The Peace Tour.[8]
Discography
editSingles
edit- Ndazonyara Featuring Jah Prayzah (2014)
- Ndizarurire Featuring Oliver Mtukudzi (2017)
- Vanhu Vatema Remix (2018)[9]
- Ndiwe (2018)
- Chingoma Featuring Stunner (2018)
- Mweya Wakanaka Oliver Mtukudzi Tribute (2019)[10]
- Tsitsi Rudo (2019)
- Ganyamatope (2019)
Personal life
editTight was raised in a musical environment since childhood. Inspired by Sam Mtukudzi's sound he has been tipped by many as the chosen one to carry on the Tuku Jazz Music Legacy.[11]
References
edit- ^ Mashava, Dakarai • 22 March 2016 7:11PM • 0. "How Gary became Tuku's 'son'". DailyNews Live. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Gary Tight - Pindula". pindula.co.zw. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
- ^ Mashava, Dakarai (26 January 2019). "Tuku: the ultimate mentor". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Nyavaya, Kennedy (18 September 2016). "My father made me 'tight': Gary Tight". The Standard. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Gary Tight music icon in making". The Herald. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Manhango, Simbarashe (21 February 2016). "Gary Tight geared up for Sam Mtukudzi tribute". The Standard. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Matiashe, Farai; Chutel, Lynsey. "Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's iconic musician of hope, has died". Quartz Africa. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Chaya, Vasco (5 December 2018). "Mukanya picks supporting acts". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Chaya, Vasco • 21 November 2018 2:42PM • 0. "Gary remixes Mukanya's song". DailyNews Live. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Watch: Gary Tight Tribute To Oliver Mtukudzi - Mweya Wakanaka ⋆ Pindula News". Pindula News. 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ Machakaire, Tarisai • 27 May 2017 12:25PM • 1. "Gary Tight in court for domestic violence". DailyNews Live. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
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