I only came across Kurai Makore through the recent tensions with his uncle, Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo @OfficialMukanya Having now listened to his music, I can honestly say the controversy has introduced me to an artist I may otherwise have missed. But what has impressed me even more is Kurai’s measured and respectful response. In this interview, he speaks about Thomas not simply as his uncle, but as his father, saying that whether through direct fatherhood or lineage, “a father is a father and must be respected.” For me, that level of maturity deserves respect. No publicity is bad publicity, they say… and in Kurai’s case, I think this controversy may have opened a few more ears to his music. 👏🏾 I’ve translated his interview from Shona into English for a wider audience. Listen to what he has to say: "My name is Kurai, which means to grow or grow up , and my father is my father regardless if its by direct fatherhood or lineage,my father is my father. So if he says no to playing his music I have to respect that. I had been "picking" meat from a pot still cooking and you know what that earned you if caught in that act, you'll get a slap. So I must listen. God must bless my father and going forward I will refrain from playing his music until he gives me the permission. I dont want to say too much but let's put a lid to this story. He told me what he told me and I have listened. It is what it is". Video Credit: Kudakwashe Chibvuri , ZiFM. @ZiFMStereo