Nyasha is heading to the top in Music

For quite some time now, I have had the chance of interviewing upcoming musicians who end up making it to the top. from Meddy, The Ben, Tom Close, Urban Boys…e.t.c, non of them looked sharper and ready to conquer the music industry more than David Nyasha, a young man, who, despite not making it to this year’s Tusker Project Fame (TPF) academy, has already acquired a large fan base (from his live band (Christ doves United) and karaoke performances) and also had the chance of sharing music ideas with renowned music producers; Steve Jean and Legend P of Fenon Records in Uganda.When and why did you start singingSinging? Actually I can’t remember when I started singing. All I have done ever since I was born is singing and singing alone. Why I started singing? …. (Laughs) I think I don’t know, singing is part of me. I can’t live without music.Which instruments do you playI play acoustic guitar, but I am familiar with many other music instruments.What was the first tune(s) you learnedThe first tune….ah!! Let me remember... I think the first tune I learned is that of ‘My Redeemer Lives’Is your family musicalMy family is so musical; my mum spent most of her high school years in the school choir and many years after school. With my dad, I think he has a big passion for music because he’s the one who pushed me and my brother to go for guitar, piano and vocal lessons. In fact he went ahead and paid for these lessons.Which famous musicians do you admire and WhyI have big admiration for Papa Wemba. His style of music made me like him but I think this whole admiration is due to the fact that he’s one of the few African musicians that one can refer to as great.Which famous musicians have you learned fromVocally, I have learned from many musicians but Sphiwe Khanyile (RIP) of Avante was one outstanding musician. Ringo Madlingozi (of the Sondela fame) is also a great inspiration.Describe your first instrument.My first instrument was a guitar (I still got it) that my dad bought me. I learned how to play it efficiently after one or two months and it’s the same guitar that I have used to record most of my songs. I love it so much!!What are your fondest musical memories? I can’t think of any right now and I don’t know if there is one particular event because every moment I’m on stage is a memory.Have you been in competitions, Any prizesIf the recent Tusker project fame auditions at Mille Colline Hotel can pass for a competition, then I have appeared in one. Other than that, I haven’t been in any. Prizes?...(thinks)…I was thrown out!!What happenedWell, the judges told me that I have a big voice for such a competition.How did you feel after thisTo tell you the truth, I wasn’t very disappointed but I felt sorry for most of my friends who were very sure that I would make it to this season’s finale.We heard you’ve sought the services of Ugandan producer Steve Jean, how did it goThat’s true. In fact I met him through a friend called Nash after I’d been thrown out by Tusker. Steve Jean is a very experienced and serious person when it comes to music. If I am to record my debut album with him, it would be a wish of a life time. However, I managed to do a song with Legend P (Run so fast), who also does songs for Bobi Wine and Coco Finger.Were you influenced by old records & tapesEvery musician –even the greatest certainly grow up listening to music of legends of their tender age. On my part, I was greatly influenced by Phil Collins. I remember, I had a collection of his tapes.How do you handle mistakes during a performanceEveryone has his or her mistakes on stage, especially in my category -Live performance. Normally all you have to in those situations is to keep your smile on and stay calm because it get worse once the audience finds out that there’s something wrong with the performance.How do you balance your music with other obligations - jobWe usually have performances on weekends at Luxury Hotel and Serena Kigali and sometimes, when we are invited to perform at private occasions. Then I also have my school courses that I have to give ample attention. I conduct guitar music lessons for some people. Don’t forget I also have to get some time for my family and friends.