He was always wishing to crack the US music market as an artist, but circumstance always posed a new and fresh challenges. I was talking to him about getting a recording deal with one of the American Record Labels, and his optimism to jump at the opportunity, when it arises. After two years of deliberations and nothing seemed to happen, we met at Baragwanath Taxi Rank just opposite Santa Hospital; and he hit me with a BIG surprise. Mzwandile Khali is a prolific musician from Pimville Soweto. Self-taught tenor saxophone and piano player studied his music at Funda Centre Diepkloof in the late 90's. He graduated with a diploma in music. Like any Sowetan youth who struggles to make ends meet to find their feet and a stable career, Mzwandile did not give up on his dream. He was now a student at Wits University studying music with a year’s scholarship obtained after a music audition that went incredibly well. It is a four years music degree and a little difficult for him because, he has a family to support and look after. So! There was no means of income to keep them family going. I was a little concerned that is why I initiated this fundraising campaign to help raise money for this purpose. Please donate to this cause! Otherwise his dream will be farfetched to realize, and therefore die if financial support is not forthcoming. A year later, we met and he had dropped out of varsity because of financial difficulties. Although he continues teaching children violin this is something special he does for the community of Pimville in Soweto. He has not given up on his will to pursue the dream. I was disappointed and daunted when I learnt that he could not finish his studies due to lack of money. Now as I contribute to this blog, I hope to revive him by encouraging him to continue. The best I could do, if he still wishes to realize his goal was to take a video of him playing one of his favourite songs to promote his talent on this web. Maybe someone out-there will notice him, that's how people get a break isn't it? My goal is to try if we can all reach out to help fulfill Mzwandile's Dream of obtaining his degree in music. One other important thing to mention is for him to continue teaching our children from ages 7 to 15 years old violin and the theory of music. I really want this fellow to prove his villains and enemies wrong. Most of his peers think he is a failure and he will not make it to the top in his career as a music teacher and coach. The guy is gifted, talented and a genius, don't you think he deserves a break? I will also see if I can take pictures of him and post them on the blog. But above all else, I want you to listen to how this fellow plays on YouTube Channel. For me, some of these artists are very much neglected and unknown by the music industry, because they search for talent in wrong places. I hope this Blog will make an impact for this post, I am confident the interview with him will go on smoothly. Peace Mr. Isaac Khonjelwayo
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