Divorce of my parents, led me to sing: SiGla
CONTEMPORARY reggae budding musician Simbarashe Gladman Pamire, stage name SiGla said he was inspired to sing by the divorce of his parents
SiGla said in an interview with The Herald Arts, that he used music to heal from the effects of divorce.
“I used to sing in the shower and combine lyrics just to rhyme away the pain I had,” he said.
“My first song was ‘No longer crying,’ though I never recorded but I would always sing the song each time I was depressed. I would sing in the church choirs. I thought of recording the song and went to Monolio Studio, that was my first breakthrough.”
SiGla said he later moved from Harare to Zvimba to settle down.
“It was difficult for me and after the divorce settling we moved to Harare and this is where I started facing real life.
“Most of my music is inspired by truelife events and of course the divorce of my parents,” he said.
The talented musician said he appreciates his parents for what he is today.
“I love them both and their divorce strengthened me and shaped me to be a man I am today. I am a family man now and I now understand and appreciate what is marriage,” he said.
“I salute them for the efforts they have done for me and my siblings. I don’t hate them, but like what we were taught while growing up was to never interfere or take sides.”
“They both played a crucial role despite the circumstances we were under.”
He also penned down another song appreciating the love of his wife.
“I have written the song, ‘Moyo wangu unofara’ and this is a dedication song to my wife, the mother of my children. Another song is, ‘I Need You’, and, this one is for lovers and talks about the ups and downs of love.”
“I would say, it’s a song pleading for one’s lover to stay.”
“Anyone in love can relate as it hits closer to home.”
SiGla said love is a beautiful thing when nurtured and an ugly thing when ignored.
“As a special dedication to my mother, I composed a song, ‘Amai,’ in appreciation for her efforts.”
“My family has accepted me as a singer, they have been very supportive.”
He added that on “No longer Crying,” he was backed by his sister.
Asked what was the hallmark of all his performances, SiGla said was happy to share the stage with “Cool Crooners.”
“I remember this one vividly, I just free-styled and the response from the crowd was amazing. This was when I curtain raised for the famous Cool Crooners. I brought the house down.”
Due to financial constraints, the rising star said was open to working with any artiste willingly to collaborate.
“Financial resources have barred me from releasing my music, but this is my passion.”