Earlier this month on Bassline, I spent time in the studio with musical prodigy, David Imani. Originally from the DRC, now based in Johannesburg, South Africa, David brings many years of musical experience. Starting off as a lead vocalist in the Children’s Choir in the village of Musheke when he was just 7 years old, he learned how to play the guitar and became lead guitarist of The United Pentecost Gospel Choir. At 15 he became part of the Jerusalem Gospel Choir where he released 7 albums. Fearing for his safety, his parents sent him to South Africa and it wasn’t even 2 years later that he released an album. David performed several live African Jazz performances in South Africa with top local artists and was given the opportunity again 2 years later, leading to a recording contract. A Reggae album followed, but it was not to last. He moved on as a solo artist and has just released his very first solo album “African jazz – time to shine”.
We speak about his love for music, the moment it all came together, what his future might look like, and when you’ve achieved so much already, where do you go from here!