Hailing from Bushbuckrige in the Mpumalanga Province, Gospel El Mariachi is Mzansi’s next biggest export. Never has vocal capabilities ever met such a wealth of song writing skills and musicianship in one basket. This brother oozes talent -- period.
Born Gospel Silinda and popularly called El Mariachi by his fans this brotha has the tendency of stealing women’s hearts wherever he performs. And contrary to his name, he writes and produces Afro-Soul. He brings the subject of love in almost all of his compositions and enhances the message with his golden voice. The sacred melodies and harmonies explored through his music has made this youngster a favourite to both the young and old.
On stage, El Mariachi appears with a 4 piece live band that does cover versions, popular African arrangements and original material composed by Gospel himself. The result is a well served popular African dish which is timelessly entertaining.
Njalo is Gospel’s first radio single and is already making rounds in several community and commercial radio stations. The single has 4 tracks giving a sneak preview to what his fourth- coming album “The Gospel in Me” will sound like. Do pay attention to Ngiyak’khumbula which is an ode to his long lost father. Remember the name “Gospel”.
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