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The Tribe Exclusive featuring Marv Town

The way that he lights up a stage with his electric performances, it was no surprise that Marv Town won the 2021 Ma/Gaisa Star Search competition.

No stranger to the music scene before winning the popular music contest, Marv Town is well known for his behind-thescenes work with many Namibian artists. He recently stepped into The Tribe Exclusive​ to introduce his proudly Namibian sound, and gave us a flashback into his colourful musical history.

Tell us about your music history, how did you fall in love with music?

I always loved music. I’ve been a performer all my life, through theatre and stand-up comedy. I’ve been managing dancers and also worked with many artists and always thought of how I could do things differently. I’ve always put myself in the shoes of other artists so this time around, when this opportunity came, I thought and I decided to show everybody what I’ve always had in mind.

I always loved music. I’ve been a performer all my life, through theatre and stand-up comedy.

How did you officially start your music journey?

Music was always my back-up plan. I’ve always been writing music and helping artists behind-the scenes. I also made a couple of songs but mostly only when things weren’t working out. So I expressed myself in my music. When I heard about the Ma/Gaisa Star Search competition, I was contemplating whether I should take part or not and a friend of mine motivated me to enter.

Why is the Ma/Gaisa Star Search Competition such a good platform?

Sometimes people want to do music but they lack resources or motivation. The competition creates a platform for these musicians to showcase what they can do.

Where can we see your videos?

Follow the Welwitschia Music Production page on Facebook and on Youtube, subscribe and check us out. I’ll also be putting things onto my Marv Town Instagram page.

What happens after the competition, what can we expect from Marv?

This is something that I’m taking very seriously. I’ve done a lot of things but this, this is exciting so you can expect a lot more from me.

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