Sia Boss: I am Sia and would like to say thank you for this interview. I personally like Makoma band, so I feel honored having you guys.
Makoma Group: Thanks. Its a pleasure for us to be here today.
Sia Boss: I understand Natalie left and you all live in different European countries, is it easy working together again?
Duma Makoma: Yes it is. It's now we are even more stronger alignment necessary than before which bring us from this point more together.
Sia Boss: What brought the reunion of Makoma after such a long time?
Duma: We were never away, we were just waiting to be with you in this interview today. [laughs]
Sia Boss: Can you tell me how the band was formed?
Tutala: I formed the group originally and we had daily vocal and dance trainings to achieve what we present today. The break through for us as Makoma was 1999 when our first big album Jesus for Life released.
Sia Boss: What have you all been up to during the separation?
Tutala: It been all about family during the break. A time came in our lives for us to start our own families. So everyone in Makoma moved to different countries funnily. Duma & I are in the UK, Annie, Pengani and Patrick in Belgium and Martin in the Netherlands.
Now that is time, we felt ready to be back on stage with more power and share the developed experiences which reflect our songs of the new album.
Sia Boss: Being one of the most popular Gospel group in whole of Africa, how does that feel for you guys?
Pengani: Its great to see this success about our Gospel songs. We are happy that so many people love the songs and the messages we present them with. We wish that 2012 will give our songs a new sucessful story.
Sia Boss: Amongst you six, who is the group leader?
Annie: It's Duma and he is the elder brother in Makoma. As you know that we are also one family.
Sia Boss: Now that you all are adults have your families, how will you manage as band?
Patrick: Going forward Philipp Bauss manage all concert, TV and Interview request. He is a really good Manager and really supportive.
Sia Boss: Can you describe individual’s character in a short form?
Martin: [Laughs] Duma is the big light in the group, Tutala represent the Rap and coolness of the Makoma, Patrick is our Raga soul, I am the choreographer, Pengani is our Tina Turner with a powerful voice and Annie brings the sweetness inside the songs.
Sia Boss: Should we believe there isn’t going to be another split soon?
Tutala: Not now and in the future.
Sia Boss: What message do you have for Makoma fans out there and where can they own a copy of Evolution?
Martin: We are happy to see the last 4 month huge respond from our fans about our comeback. We like to bring you an Evolution of the message and style of our music hoping you will enjoy this album like the previous ones. Please wait just a bit the album is coming out in March 2012 icnluding 10 new wonderful songs on CD and 10 clips on a DVD.
The CD/DVD pack you can buy than on Amazon which deliver to all countries worldwide.
Also all song will available on iTunes and Amazon for digital downloads.
