 Yeah, good to see you. Thanks for coming in. Thanks, John, and thanks for having me here at the Highland radio station. Tell me about the choir. How did it come about? The choir is an amazing choir. I'll begin by mentioning that. It's amazing with the fact that being the conductor of the choir, you have mentioned that I come from Zimbabwe. Then I went to the Donegal Volunteer Center, where I met the authorities there, John included, and Allison. Then after telling them a little bit about myself, they asked me, what else do you do? I told them, oh, that's a lovely question. Then I will tell you what I do. I do music. They said, what type of music? Then everything, the whole conversation started there. Then I told them, I'm the leader of an acapella group in Zimbabwe.com. It's only men. They sing acapella. It's called Amavevane acapella. So I told them, music is in my blood, and music connects people. That's when they came up with this beautiful idea and asked me if I could be happy to conduct. It was a light bulb moment. Come again? It was a light bulb moment. Yeah, of course, of course. So that's how it started. And then you put out the call to get people to join. Yeah, of course. Then they did all the advertisement. Then people who were willing and who were interested, they came to the choir and we have got about 20 or more than that. So we still, yeah, we are at the grassroot level, but everything is so exciting. Yeah, well, when things are starting up, it is. And you say that already the choir is good. So, you know, in theory, the more members, you know, if you can attract the right people into it to sing, then the better it's going to get. Exactly, I agree with you. But it's not all about quality singers. It's open to anybody that wants to have a go, I take it. Of course, look, we as the choir tutors and choir conductors, it's up to us to make sure we train people to become what we expect them to be. So everybody, people mustn't maybe feel less and say, oh, I don't have the talent to sing. People are welcome to come. Then it's up to future. And of course, I've got a lady called Rita. She's also helping me with everything. Then we're going to get the choir coming up. Trust me. And it's multinational. You've got members from nine different countries and also Irish-born members. How do you keep them all happy with the song choice? How do you choose songs that keeps everybody happy? Or do you just say, this is what we're singing, like it or not? At the moment, I would like to mention this to you, John. The inclusivity, the fact that it's an intercultural thing already, it's a cherry on top. It makes everything look beautiful. And you can imagine learning a beat from each country and taking all those and putting it under one umbrella and making one music. So the fact that I would have to learn something from Poland and somebody from Yemen would have to learn something from Ireland, something like that, then we make one beautiful music. It's so exciting. It takes time, of course, adapting to different languages. But everything is so good. I like it. So you're not seeing it as a problem. This is something to be embraced. It can actually help the choir. Of course. It makes me even myself grow. I like it. OK, good. And already off to a good start, because you've got a couple of big bookings coming up before Christmas. Yeah, I'm told. Yeah. One is for the turning on of the Christmas lights. Yes. And the Kenny at that, which is always well attended, always big crowds for that. Yeah. Cool. And then there's a special Christmas concert as well. Yeah. In Angrena. I'm aware of that as well. Thanks. I can say we are making big preparations for that, yeah. So already you've got, well, in the case of these two, you've got two events to aim towards to practice for. Yes, of course. We are working on that. We have got about three to four songs that we are getting prepared. And I can promise, I mean, all your listeners, John, that should they come there. They will see something different. And they're going to like it. Brilliant. I'm looking forward to it. You've wet my appetite. Just to let people know that if they are interested in joining that, you rehearse two days a week. Yes, we remind her. Yeah, of course. Just to remind everybody who might be interested, we rehearse on Wednesdays. Like you mentioned at the RCC, Regional Cultural Center from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock, which is only two hours. Then for those who might find it difficult to pitch up during the week, they can try on a Saturday. Yes, on Saturday. But for now, the venue, we have been changing venues, but they can contact the Donegal Volunteer Center. They will be advised on where we're going to be having our Saturday rehearsals. OK. And ideally, you'll be there both days, but if you can't make one and you do make the other, then that's OK too. Yeah, of course, of course. Of course. I mean, considering that the choir is just beginning. It's just at the grassroot level, so we can accommodate all that. And for anybody that might be interested, what will they need in advance? Will they need to have had any singing experience? Will they need to have a certain type of taste in some sort of music? Or just are you open to all new members? That's a beautiful question, John. I've always said in my 20-plus years of music industrial, I've always said most people, it could be when they go for music, it will be the fact that maybe it's a God-given thing. It's a talent. But for other people, they just come, because maybe they love it, but they can't sing. Then it will be the duty of the choir conductors to train them. So to answer you in short, I would say everybody who thinks they love it, let them come. Then Mr. Future is going to take care of them. And can I just ask you, how long have you been in Ireland? It's three months now. Three months. And how's your experience been? I love Leta Kenny. I love Leta Kenny. This is a beautiful place for me. It works well for me. I'm not that type of a person who likes, whether it's so many people. I love a place where it's cool, so I can make music nicely. The music that we do, it's a cool music. It's called tiptoe. Just harmony. Show, show, loza. You hear that? Sounds beautiful. OK, you've got two gigs already lined up. And I'm sure that in the future, there'll be loads more. But it'd be great to get some new members as well. That's currently about 20, you say? Yes. So you're looking to build on that? Yes. And if someone's listening and they're interested, where can they contact the Donegal Volunteer Center or where they'll contact? Of course. I've got my, yeah, of course, especially with regards to the Newland Choir, I will direct them to the Donegal Volunteer Center. They're going to meet a lady called Alcende, a beautiful lady. For those, yeah, of course. For those in the information. Yeah, of course, yeah, they will give them all the information they need. Or just show up at the Regional Cultural Center? Or just show up at the Regional Cultural Center, you know? On Wednesdays, 11 to 1. Yes. And there's also rehearsals on a Saturday, but not too sure exactly where they're going to be yet. 100%. OK. Brilliant. So far, so good. Look forward to hearing you. And maybe you'll come back in, maybe even before Christmas, or maybe even around Christmas. Yes. And do a performance for us. Wouldn't that be nice? I'm not sure. We normally do some sort of a Christmas show. Of course. 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