Profile Details

Profile Type

Musician

First Name

Farai Malvin

Last Name

Mafukidze

Username

faraythegreat

Introduction

Location

United Kingdom

My Musical Journey

Faray the Great, Farai Malvin Mafukidze (birth name) is a Zimbabwean Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist. His music is a fusion of African Rhythms with blues, rock, jazz and funk.

 

With his guitar and vocals he serenades his listeners and takes them on a journey of discovery, healing, transformation and excitement through sound. Strong African rhythm patterns blended together with western elements makes his sound unique and appealing to audiences of diverse cultures and nationalities with Faray’s guitar playing that sweeps away the human soul. His music addresses social themes, social justice, identity and love, resonating deeply across cultures with his highly energetic electric and acoustic live shows.

 

Born and raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe and having produced 3 studio albums he has toured Southern Africa extensively with His Band. He has perfomed at music festivals, corporate functions and public events and various charity concerts.

 

Faray the Great embarks on his Debut UK tour with his latest offering titled African proverbs

 

 

Instrument(s)

Guitar

Gender

Male

Additional Skills

Composer

My Music & Performances

Music Recommendations

Suggested Track

Faray the Great African Music Live Session https://youtu.be/RxxkFEjTX28?si=tKaE0fSrt67ilDaE

Suggested Track

Faray the Great Echoes from the village https://youtu.be/8y3-aZDv4I0?si=-iTOypgWzaaLBZ7p

Suggested Track

Faray the Great Moto werudo https://youtu.be/lqj-J2gXrFk?si=LTk6H8XTHtVPI4Hh

What's special about these songs?

These songs have authentic Afrocentric rhythms. You can hear the fusion of sounds from different parts of Africa.They are rich in traditional music Instruments such as the mbira, the ngoma and hosho.