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| ANDY BROWN AND THE STORM | PASSAGE OF TIME | SLCD040 | CD | 14.80 | COL |
| Blending traditional instruments with contemporary sounds in a fusion that challenges traditional and modern music pre-conceptions. In addition to making a powerful and unique sound, the group also write beautiful songs which make it one of Zimbabwe's most exciting musical ensembles. Tracks on this compilation are: Shungu, Fiona, Kure Kure, Simuka, Nhasi Takura, Gogedzi, Ndoenda, Spirit, Mapurisa and Mawere Kongonya. | |
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| ASTASO ALPORT AND KWANA MOTO BAND | RUGARE | IALP9 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| BATANAI MARIMBA | MATUMBA MATUMBA | KONICD003 | CD | £ 9.95 | |
| Just in from Southern African 9-piece roots band Batanai Marimba with their super smooth sound is their 5th CD release Matumba Matumba. [11T/59M] | |
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| BATANAI MARIMBA | MOTO MOTO ( FIRE FIRE ) | KONICD001 | CD | £ 9.95 | |
| Marimba music is not usually my cup of tea but on hearing the first track my ears caught the unmistakable sound of one of my favorite instruments. Yes, it was the riti, being beautifully sawed by Juldeh Camara. Although he only played on two more of the fourteen tracks I was well and truly hooked. In fact I was so taken with it that I played it twice more. The fragrant sounds of marimba, mbira, chipendani, a bit of brass and that riti of course flooded out from my office accompanied by the group's harmonious vocals and my own frantic foot tapping as they upped the tempo. Definitely recommended and just look what the music press said. Blistering fusion of South African melody and Zimbabwean rhythms driven by a stunning massed marimba section. Enthusiasm and energy barely contained by the stage To, rivetingly visual, gloriously musical, and entirely danceable' and even, 'high-energy rhythms, outrageous costumes and flamboyant style.Their relentless beat and sheer enthusiasm proved irresistible' Need I say anything else. [14T/70M] | Track:Manhanga |
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| BHUNDU BOYS | FRIENDS ON THE ROAD | COOKCD053 | CD | 5.50 | COL |
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| BHUNDU BOYS | LIVE AT KING TUT'S WAH WAH HUT | AFRILP09 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| BHUNDU BOYS | MUCHIVEDZA (OUT OF THE DARK) | COOKCD118 | CD | 5.50 | COL |
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| BHUNDU BOYS | THE SHED SESSIONS ( 2 x CD ) | SADZA1 | CDx2 | £ 13.20 | |
| 29 track compilation that includes all the tracks from Shabini, Tsvimbodzemoto and Chekudya Chose plus also 6 tracks released only in Zimbabwe. | |
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| BHUNDU BOYS | TRUE JIT | 242203-2 | CD | 10.00 | COL |
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| BLACK SAINTS | OH ISHE | MUWZ107LP | LP | 6.00 | COL |
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| CEPHAS KARUSHANGA AND THE MABHAUWA EXPRESS | CHIMANIMANI | MDALP07 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Another almost unknown gem of an album with a throbbing beat backed by sweetly tinkling guitars over which the voices of Cephas and the other four band members belt out the vocals. A real dancefloor stomper with some great guitar playing. ( F.T.Index: Chimanimani, Mhandara, Apongozi, Fungai, Baba Vevana, Susan. ) [6T/44M] | |
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| CEPHAS MASHAKADA AND THE SOUNDS OF THE MUDDY FACE | SAMSON HAANA MHOSVA | CDGRAMMA370 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. DHERIRA
2. KUSATENDA HUROYI
3. MOYO WAKANAKA
4. JESU VAIFAMBA
5. PANYIKA PANO
6. FAMBA MANGWANANGWANA
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| CLIVE MALUNGA AND BLACK EAGLES | KUNZE KWAYEDZA | ZML1042LP | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| COOL CROONERS | ISATILO | AN001 | CD | 18.45 | COL |
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| COOL CROONERS OF BULAWAYO | BLUE SKY | 5023052 | CD | 17.55 | COL |
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| DEVERA NGWENA JAZZ BAND | DEVERA NGWENA 25 FEAT. JONAH MOYO | CDGRAMMA130 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| DUMISANI MARAIRE AND EPHAT MUJURU | SHONA SPIRIT | 136 | TC | 5.50 | COL |
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| ELIJAH MADZIKATIRE AND BERO BAND | TOROFIKA | JLP1008LP | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| EPHAT MUJURU AND SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE | MBAVAIRA | ZML1013 | EP | 3.00 | COL |
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| EPHAT MUJURU AND SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE | MUTIMUKURU | ZML1033LP | LP | 7.00 | COL |
| Marvellous album from Ephat and his troup of musicians, singers and dancers that really shows the true beauty of that very underrated instrument, the mbira. Accompanied by the rattles of the hosho, the mbira players manage to totally fill the air with a wonderful cascade of notes while the powerful and deeply moving vocals tell the song's story in striking contrast to the smoothness of the music. Definitely Recommended. (F.T.Index: Nharire, Mutimukuru, Bangidza) | |
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| EXODUS SOUND BLAST | USANDITONGESE MUBHAWA | KSALP120LP | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| FOUR BROTHERS | BROS | COOKCD023 | CD | 5.50 | COL |
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| GARIKAYI TIRIKOTI | MAIDEI | GT0603 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
| A beautiful and very atmospheric album from Garikayi who plays the mbira, hosho and ngoma and is accompanied on vocals by his nephew Lee. Banning Eyre of Afropop Worldwide described the album as Sublime...will satisfy even the fussiest Mbira music connoisseur. Well I wouldn't claim to be a connoiseur but I certainly love the album. Definitely Recommended. [7T/51M] | Track: Chavechinyakare |
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| HARARE MAMBOS | NGATIGAREI TESE | ZML1025 | LP | £ 30.00 | |
| Formed way back in 1957 by lead singer, guitarist and keyboard player Green Jangano, the Mambos are Zimbabwe's longest running group. They were one of the first bands to sing in both Shona and English and started by singing promotional songs for some of the major companies. This album features one of their top hits Mbuya Nehanda and my favorite - Kudendere. The album is a bit like the curate's egg as it also has four rather lack luster tracks sung in English. | 1. NGATIGARIE TESE
2. MWANASIKANA
3. MBUYA NEHANDA
4. SAY ANYTHING
5. KUDENDERE
6. STAY AWAY
7. LET'S GET MARRIED
8. WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE IN LOVE
9. ZVANHASI NDEZVEDUWO
10. NHASI ZVAITA NEPAMWE
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| ILANGA | SILVER AND GOLD | ILGLP5 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| JAIROS JIRI BAND | JJB STYLE | KSALP112 | LP | 6.00 | COL |
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| JAIROS JIRI BAND | TANGA WANDIDA | 12KSA260 | 12in | 5.00 | COL |
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| JAMES CHIMOMBE | BEST OF - LEDGENDS OF ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC | ZIM6 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| JAMES CHIMOMBE AND O.C.B, HUCHI BAND | MUNAKANDAFA | ZIL218 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| JIT JIVE | ZIMBABWEAN STREET PARTY | SSPCD039 | CD | 14.80 | COL |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA | THE BEST OF JOHN CHIBADURA | CDZIL300 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Track list: Mukadzi Wamakandiroorera, Mutumwa, Huya Tiwirirane, Yemurawo, Munondishora, Ndichafa Ndiri Bhachura, Kukura Kurerwa, Nyarara Zvako, Mitemo Yaba, Mumwe Nemumwe. [10T/70M] | |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA | THE GREAT MR CHITUNGWIZA | CDZIL342 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA AND TEMBO BROTHERS | $5000 (KUROORA) | ZIL216 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA AND TEMBO BROTHERS | NDIRIMUHONDO | ZC239 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA AND TEMBO BROTHERS | PITIKOTI GOVERNMENT | ZIL252 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| JOHN CHIBADURA AND TEMBO BROTHERS | UPENYU HWANDINETSA | ZIL206 | LP | 30.00 | COL |
| | 1. UPENYU
2. MOMBE YEHUMAI
3. NDATAMBURA
4. DZIMBA MBIRI
5. RUMBIDZAI
6. KUSHAYA MBEREKO
7. NGATISHANDE
8. MWANA ASIRIWAKO
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| JOHN CHIBADURA AND THE TEMBO BROTHERS | KUGARIKE TANGE NHAMO | ZIL212 | LP | 20.00 | COL |
| | 1. KUGARIKA TANGENHAMO
2. AMAI VANGU
3. WIRIRANAYI
4. MUKWASHA
5. CHISI CHAKO
6. SHIRAH
7. CHISINGAPERE
8. VATEZVARA
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| JOHN KAZADI AND THE SPIDERS | SHAMWARI WANGU | MDALP06 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Must be a rare one as my entry is the only mention on the web of this artist. A cracking set of tracks which according to the LP includes the track Vemazuva Ano, but if you play it then it it missing. Strange to get a purely instrumental track and stranger still that it has no other name but Instrumental and it is also my favorite track which once heard you can't stop humming. Wonderful. ( F.T.Index: Instrumental, Susana, Rose, Angeline, Shamwari Wangu, Vakwasha. ) [6T/41M] | |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | DEVERA NGWENA 7 | SUH1028 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | FOLLOW THE CROCODILE | OH1 | LP | 6.00 | COL |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | GREATEST HITS | SUH1033 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | MASVINGO NE CARPET | ZML1028LP | LP | £ 30.00 | |
| Jonah and the band on top form with this super smooth set of songs. The guitars are pure magic as they weave their tinkling spell on you and mix that with some very sweet vocals and a stunning brass section and you have a simply superb album. | 1. MASVINGO NE CARPET
2. HUYAI MOSE
3. NGATISHANDEI PAMWE
4. VICTORIA FALLS
5. UNOBUDA NEPI
6. NDAKAFADZA HERE
7. UCHAENDEPI
8. NDOCHEMA NAANI
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | NDATAMBURA NEWE ( SUH1040 ) | ZML1026 | LP | £ 25.00 | |
| A top selling album featuring hits Ndatambura Newe which the album is named after and Taxi Driver. Great vocals and even greater guitar playing. Just have a listen. | 1. NDATAMBURA NEWE
2. FARAI NA PESVU
3. NDICHAFA NEWE
4. YES YES
5. TAXI DRIVER
6. BABA MUCHAZVIREGA
7. USAENDE KUDHOROBHA
8. CHIMUSORO
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | SABHINA | ZML1001 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
| Tracks: Sabhina, Shamwari Yangu John, Devera Ngwena Zhimozhi No 2, Nhayi Gremmah Wepamoyo, Vanu Venyu Tauya, Ndizvire, Saka Vapiro, Tabvavo Kumashaba No 2, Takauya Zvachose, Mukadzi Wangu. | |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | TINOIMBIRA RUNYARARO | 12ZIM435 | 12in | 5.00 | COL |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA | WAPUSA WAPUSA | ZML1031 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| JONAH MOYO AND DEVERA NGWENA JAZZ BAND | TSAVA TSAVA GOLDEN REMIXES | CDGRAMMA197 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
This album is a pleasant compilation as it reflects the time shortly after independence when young couples were happy, free and thus chose to get married in a new and promising country. Devera Ngwena Jazz Band were the main attraction, so popular that you could hear them being played at weddings or downtown shops through the loud speakers that were usually placed outside the entrance. They were the trendiest thing around and so this music portrays that period. Personally I was beginning to forget some of the tunes as I haven't been in Zimbabwe for so long and am influenced today by other cultures around me. However, as a true Zimbabwean I have a love of Devera Ngwena Jazz Band, especially their old numbers. This album of re-mixes is a real party album!
Some of the artists from Zimbabwe that you have available on Natari website, as far as I am concerned were produced at a time when Zimbabwe was still discovering how to develop in the music scene, some of the material was released as 'experimental' as African-modern music hit the scene while the country was still under colonial rule. When the country gained it's independence rhythms that were exsistent before the country's time were thereafter gradually developed that today make Zimbabwean rhumba/the music of Zimbabwe very unique. Unfortuneately some of the really good artists have just disappeared from the music scene for various reasons etc.. but Jonah Moyo and the Band, well they're something else!
My thanks to Peter Chikasha over in Sweden for the above. To have a place in my collection it must have been pretty good even if it was experimental. | 1. FULLSTOP
2. NDAFUNGA MAKARE
3. LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS
4. HATIMBONYARA
5. WAKANDICHEKA NERAKAGOMARA
6. USAMUBATE
7. MAMUONA
8. TAMBA CHIZUKURU
9. REGINAH WAENDA
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| JONAH SITHOLE | SABHUKU, LEGENDS OF ZIMBABWE Vol I | ZIM4 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| JORDAN CHATAIKA AND HIS THREE SISTERS | MASHOKO AMWARI | JFLP1001 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Jordan Chataika (b 1939 d 1985) has been described as the godfather of Zimbabwean gospel music. Guitarist and singer Jordan started in the early 1960s when most Christians still considered nomadic guitarists like Chataika as unholy? He persevered and during the fight for independence he became well known for his songs which were seen as anti government. After independence he also became a part-time radio presenter and often shared the stage with Oliver Mtukudzi and the late David 'Mr Bulk' Chiyangwa, both gospel musicians of note. The Time Wasters who provide the backing music to this album are actually Oliver Mtukudzi and Pick Kasamba. ( T.Index: Hatina Musha, Kana Manzwa Izwi Rashe, Nyiki Yakanakisa, Jesu Muponisi, Makanaka Jesu, Ndinosuwa Denga, Ndiye Jesu Zvoshamisa, Mumhanzi Uri Kudenga, Garai Neni Baba. ) [9T/40M] | Track: Garai Neni Baba |
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| JOSEPH MUTERO AND AFRICA SOUNDS | TIRI VADOKO | ZML1039LP | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| KASSONGA BAND | KUGUTA KUSHANDA VOL.3 | TEC2149 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| The singing is pretty good but the guitars are just wonderful on this rather rare album. Rare? Well you try and find another mention of it anywhere on the world wide web. ( F.T.Index: Kuguta Kushanda, Takabvira Kare, Vukubwa Wainchi, Mwari Baba, Nhayi Mukoma Wangu, Imwi Vanhu Woye, Nhamo Huru, Sisi Hatuna Feza. ) [8T/44M] | |
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| KETAI AND THE SIMBA BOTHERS | KUDAI URIWE | MUSI825 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| KETAI AND THE SIMBA BROTHERS | SHINGIRIRA | MUSI810 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| KETAI AND THE SIMBA BROTHERS | WANDIBAYA | MUSI819 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| KHIAMA BOYS | SINGLES COLECTION Vol 1, MABHAUWA | ZCD123 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| A lovely album with a steady thudding beat overlaid by sparkling guitars and some very nice singing. | 1. MABHAUWA
2. ABALE ANGA
3. NHAMO
4. NDINE ZVINONDINETSA
5. MWANA WANGU WAKURA
6. NDIRI MUNHAMO
7. MWANA UME
8. KUPEREKA MONI
9. HUPENYU
10. VANA MUKOMA
11. HANZVADZI YANGU
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| KHIAMA BOYS | THE BEST OF KHIAMA BOYS | ZCD177 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| A rather nice compilation taken from albums shown after the tracks. | 1. KUBVA KURE from L4JLP1014
2. MABHAUWA from ZC123
3. NDINE MUBVUNZO from L4JLP1052
4. MABVI NAMAGOKORA from L4JLP1044
5. CHIKUMBIRO from L4JLP1037
6. KUVA NEMARI from L4JLP1024
7. KUTAMBURA from L4JLP1020
8. SHAMISO from ZC124
9. MUSORO WEMBA from L4JLP1062
10. RUREGERERO from L4JLP1062
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| LEONARD DEMBO | VERY BEST OF LEONARD DEMBO | ZCD113 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| A really nice set of tracks with plenty of beat and gorgeous guitar play but not a lot of vocals. Here are the albums from which they originally came from: Shamwari Yangu Warova from Tinokumbira Kurarama. Venenziya from Singles Collection. Dudzai from Singles Collection Vol 2. Chitekete from Chitekete. Manager from Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa. Sharai from Sharai. Zll-Zll from Singles Collection Vol 2. Murombo from Singles Collection. Kukura Hukutane from Singles Collection Vol 2. | 1. SHAMWARI YANGU WAROVA
2. VENENZIYA
3. DUDZAI
4. CHITEKETE
5. MANAGER
6. SHARAI
7. ZII-ZII
8. MUROMBO
9. KUKURA HAKUTANE
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | KUKURA KWEDU | KSALP123LP | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | MAZANO | CDGMP40404 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | NZUNGU NDAMENYA | CD1002 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
| Original Zimbabwe produced CD album with quite different spellings from the South African Gallo CD's. | |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | NZUNGU NDAMENYA | CDGMP40531 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | PARUMANO, CHIDIKI CHAUNACHO TENDA | 12KSA261 | 12in | 3.00 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | PAW PAW | CDGMP40574 | CD | 10.00 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | RUVA RASHE | KSALP125 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| LEONARD DEMBO AND BARURA EXPRESS | SHIRI YAKANGWARA | CDGMP40648 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| LOVEMORE MAJAIVANA | ISONO SAMI | CDMUSI873 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| MACHANIC MANYERUKE | GARAI MURUDO | CDGRAMMA190 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| Although the original guitar led backing group has been invaded by modern day electronics you can't knock it. Machanic's voice is on top form and the tunes are just as fresh sounding. Loved tracks 3 - 6 especially. | 1. NDIRI PANO BABA
2. WAKATENDEKA
3. CHURU CHOMUNYU
4. TISAVENGANE ZIMBABWE
5. WAKO NDIYANI
6. SHOKO MUNINIVHA
7. BABA NDADZOKA
8. JESU KUVAKURU
9. GAMUCHIRAI JESU
10. INYASHA DZAMWARI
11. BABA VEDU VARI KEDENGA
12. GORE REJUBHERI
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| MACHANIC MANYERUKE AND THE PURITANS | NDEYEIKO NYAYA IYO | NDLP25 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
| Recorded at Shed Studios back in 1989 this lovely album of softly sung gospel features a couple of surprise make overs, one of which is Auld Langs Syne would you believe. ( F.T.Index: Shoko Ramambo Jesu, Ndeyeiko Nyaya Iyo, Riripo Gomo, Nyarara Kuchema, Haanganyadzise Chokwadi, Mufudzi Ndiye Jusu, Igazi Lakhe, Tsitsi Dzajesu, Munomutsvakireiko Jusu, Haangashandire Satani. ) [10T/44M] | Track: Nyarara Kuchema |
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| MACHANIC MANYERUKE AND THE PURITANS | ZAKEWU | NDLP17 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
| Beautiful LP that gave 8 of its 10 track to the set on COOK025. | |
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| MACHANIC MANYERUKE-PURITANS | KANA VATSVENE VOPINDA | COOK025 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
| Lovely 10 track album that took 8 of the 10 tracks from NDLP17. | |
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| MARXIST BROTHERS | GREATEST HITS OF EARLY MUSIC | CDMUSI844 | CD | £ 13.95 | |
| | 1. DENDERA RESANGO
2. SUSANA
3. SEKURU NDIPEIWO ZANO
4. MUDZIMU NDIRINGE
5. MWANA WEDANGWE
6. MUMWE WANGU
7. AFRICA
8. CHIRIKADZI
9. DENDA
10. KUNJERE KUNJERE
11. NDIYAMURE MUKOMA
12. GOODBYE SANDRA
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| MARXIST BROTHERS, ORCH. DENDERA KINGS | DENDERA RESANGO | MUSI900 | LP | 6.00 | COL |
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| MAZAI MBIRA GROUP | NYAMAROPA NHIMUTIMU | ZML1036LP | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| MITCHELL JAMBO AND MARUNGA BROS | NDINDTENDO | KSALP131 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| MUDDY FACE | TENDA KUMIDZIMU YAKO | KSALP108 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Another of those groups from the old days that you only ever come across as a single track on a compilation album. Why? They are just gorgeous, great vocals, foot stomping drumming and guitars to die for. The last track has gone onto my all time great song CDR collection straight away and the rest will probably follow. It's a cracker. [44M]
| 1. TENDA KUMIDZIMU YAKO
2. KUMBIRA UCHAPIHWA
3. KUMBERI KWAKAIPA
4. NDATOKUPA MOYO WANGU
5. UKAFA UCHAENDEPIKO
6. VANASIKANA IMI
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| NAISON CHIMBETU AND DENDERA KINGS | CHARINGA | CDMUSI895 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| 'Dr Nero' Naison Chibetu and Brothers Backed by Dendera Kings to give it it's full title. | 1. CHARINGA
2. NHAKA
3. MABIKO
4. EMMA
5. TETE
6. HAPPINESS
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| NEWMAS KUNATSA AND ERIN MACDONNELL | TAPITI......MAHORORO ( MBIRA MUSIC ) | NKEM1 | TC | £ 5.00 | |
| Ten wonderful tracks of traditional Mbira, Hosho and Drum music from Newmas and his former pupil Erin. They called themselves 'Tapiti' which translates as 'Typewriter'. They sang songs for children, hunting, harvesting and even rainmaking, bringing them all to life with the beautiful sound of their Mbira playing. Newmas was a subsistence farmer by day and gifted musician and teacher by night. He farmed near the Shinje river in the upper Gurure region of the country and his compositions reflected the simplicity and serenity of life there. He toured with Erin as far a field as Sidmouth and Singapore and will be sadly missed by all who heard him play. | |
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| NYAMI NYAMI SOUNDS | THE BEST OF NYAMI NYAMI SOUNDS | ZCD120 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| Another very nice compilation. | 1. FUNDO INOKOSHA
2. ZVIRINANI TIRAMBANE
3. DAKA
4. DHORA RANGU
5. HUPENYU HWAKASIYANA SIYANA
6. KUPEREKEDZA MUCHATO
7. KUKUDZA VABEREKI
8. NDIANI APISA MOTO
9. HUPENYU HAUTENGWE
10. CHITSVA CHIRIMURUTSOKA
11. MWANA HAARASWE
12. NDAKAMBOKUYAMBIRA
13. RUKAHO (RUNYOKA)
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| OLIVER MTUKUDZI | VHUNZE MOTO | PUT1992 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | DZAKAITA MUKUSUMBISA NA. TUKU | ZIL246 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | HWEMA HANDIRASE | BL479 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | PSSS PSSS HALLO | CSLP5005 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | SHOKO | PIR30-2 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | WAWONA | ZIL214 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| OLIVER MUTUKUDZI | ZIWERE MUKOBENHAVEN | SHAVACD001-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| Recorded in Copenhagen during the 'Images of Africa 93 Festival'- hence the title. As soon as you hear those guitars strike up you'll be hooked. 'Tuku' as Oliver calls his style is a combination of Shona mbira rhythms and mbaqanga with a bit of gospel for good measure. The new recording of is his chimerenga super hit 'Ndipeiwo Zano' is superb and the gospel based 'Hear me Lord' will have you singing along in no time. Superb. (F.T.Index: Ndipeiwo Zano, Ziwere, Ndirangarirei, Hear Me Lord, Ndikarangarira, Kutaziva. ) [8T/52M] | |
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| PATRICK MKWAMBA AND THE FOUR BROTHERS | TONOSANGANA IKOKO | KSALP104 | LP | 25.00 | COL |
| A cracker of an album with the guitars cascading notes in all directions while the drummer sets a throbbing pace trying to keep up. The harmonious vocals are beautifully sung with Patrick taking the lead and the Brothers with perfect timing providing the backing. Truely exceptional and a must have in every Zimbabwe collection. (8T/38M) | 1. WAPENGA NAYO BONUS
2. VAKAKUNDA ZVIEDZO
3. KUBHAWA HANDIGARE
4. EMERIYA USANYENGEDZWE
5. MOMBE YOUMAI
6. URI TSOTSI
7. NDATENDEUKA
8. MWANA WANDAIDA KUROORA
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| PAUL MATAVIRE AND JAIROS JIRI BAND | DHIABHOROSI NYOKA | 12KSA230 | 12in | 3.00 | COL |
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| RAMADU | IZAMBULELO | EUCD1704 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| REAL SOUNDS | 7 MILES HIGH | BIG1 | LP | £ 7.00 | |
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| REAL SOUNDS | HARARE | ZML1015 | LP | 20.00 | COL |
| | 1. KAPINGA
2. OZWELI NGAI MBANDA
3. BANINGA
4. HARARE
5. CHAMUNORWA
6. DYNAMOS VERSUS CAPS (0 - 0)
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| REAL SOUNDS | MARUME WANGU | 12ZIM350 | 12in | 3.00 | COL |
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| REAL SOUNDS | NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT | 12ZM400 | 12in | 3.00 | COL |
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| REAL SOUNDS | WENDE ZAKO | COOKC004 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| ROBSON BANDA AND NEW BLACK EAGLES | GREATEST HITS 1, LEDGENDS OF ZIMBABWE | ZIM5 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| ROBSON BANDA AND NEW BLACK EAGLES | SOWETO | KSALP113LP | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| ROBSON BANDA AND THE NEW BLACK EAGLES | NGOMA NGAIRIRE | KSALP121LP | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Pure magic as Robson and the group go through a superb set of tracks. Just listen to those guitars singing........ They just don't make music as good as this anymore. ( F.T.Index: Ngoma Ngairire, Dziva Renjuzu, Kafira Mbira, Ndiwe Wega Mwanangu, Tofara Sei, Baba Vachipo. ) [6T/32M] One copy only, slightly tatty cover but perfect, only played once, vinyl. | |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU | AFRICAN PANORAMA CHAPTER 1 | CDKSA184 | CD | £ 11.99 | |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU | LULLABY | CDKSA177 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. VASIYE (LULLABY)
2. TENDA
3. ZIMBABWE
4. DZANDIPEDZA MAFUTA
5. WINDOW
6. COMMA
7. MAMA ELIZABETH
8. SAMANYIKA
9. MARIRANGWE
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND MARXIST BROTHERS | KARIKOGA | CD700 | CD | 14.80 | COL |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH DENDERA KINGS | TAKABATANA | SLCD041 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH' DENDERA KINGS | BOTEREKWA | DALP200LP | LP | 15.00 | COL |
| More guitar magic from one of Zimbabwe's top groups. Tracks: Usandisiye, Future, Musoro Wachena, Pakati Pegungwa, One Way, Bvuma Mukwasha. | |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH' DENDERA KINGS | KUIPA CHETE | DALP100LP | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH. DENDERA KINGS | 2000 BLEND | CDKSA186 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. MUDIMAI WANGU
2. NEWSPAPER
3. AFRICA INALIYA
4. MWANA WEDANGWE
5. ONE WAY
6. RUDO IBOFU
7. SEKURU NDIPEIWOZANO
8. SOUTHERN AFRICA
9. SPARE WHEEL
10. KUNJERE KUNJERE
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH. DENDERA KINGS | AFRICAN PANORAMA CHAPTER 2 | CDKSA187 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. SIYA MAGUMBEZE
2. CHIMHANDARA
3. NYUCHI YEGONERA
4. DYERA (GREEDY)
5. NDIDZOREREI MOMBE
6. KHAMI ROAD
7. SAMATENGA
8. NGOMA YANDITORA MOYO
9. SHURA
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| SIMON CHIMBETU AND ORCH. DENDERA KINGS | HOKO | CDKSA191 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| SOUL BIRDS | COST OF LIVING | XKDZ223 | 12in | 5.00 | COL |
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| SPIRIT TALK MBIRA GROUP | NDONGA MAHWE - RETURN AS SPIRIT | STPCD04 | CD | £ 11.95 | |
| Chartwell Dutiro is a leading player of one of Africa's most powerful melodic instruments - the mbira. He has played for spirit mediums at many ceremonies in Zimbabwe over the last twenty years but is probably better known abroad for his mbira and sax playing with Thomas Mapfumo's Blacks Unlimited. His international group Spirit Talk Mbira consists of four mbiras combined with voices and the sound of hosho, or rattle. Recorded in London where Chartwell now lives, listening to the intricate sounds of the softly tinkling mbiras is just heavenly. (F.T.Index: Mahororo, Mukariba, Bukatiende. )[9T/62M] | |
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| STELLA CHIWESHE | AMBUYA | 65006-4 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| SUNGURA BOYS | THE BEST OF THE SUNGURA BOYS | TEC2063 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Tracks: Lucia 1 & 2, Chitumbira Kure, Vadsimu Tionewo, Roora Wafunga, Munhu Wese, Jane, Kupa Kure Nherera, Mukoma Edmore, Mai Betty. | |
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| THE FOUR BROTHERS | MAKOROKOTO | COOKC014 | TC | 4.95 | COL |
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| THE FOUR BROTHERS | MUKADZI WEPIRI | KSALP129 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Released in 1990 this album is packed from end to end with that lovely guitar playing that the Brothers are famous for. Just listen to them go on 'Zvakona' and 'Tezvara'. A really wonderful album that shouldn't be missed. | |
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| THE GREEN ARROWS | 4 TRACK RECORDING SESSION | AA061 | CD | 13.15 | COL |
| The Green Arrows, lead by the immortal Zexie Manatsa, dominated the Zimbabwean music scene in the 1970s. This extraordinarily progressive group took the country by storm, fusing the different rhythms of the region into one unique and ebullient sound. A milestone in Zimbabwean music history. This compilation presents 20 remastered tracks (1974-1979) and a 24-page booklet overflowing with a complete history of the band, a full detailed discography, and numerous extremely rare photographs and artifacts. | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | 12 FROM 5: COLLECTION VOL. 1 | ZCD186 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Compilation from 1. Hoyoyo, 2. Mr Music, 3. Mabasa, 4. Ndangariro and 5. Gwindingwi Rine Shumba. From 1: Hokoyo, Dindingwe, Hwa Hwa. From 2: Kufa Kwangu. From 3: Ndanzwa Ngoma Kurira, Mari, Mabasa, Muchoni. From 4: Nyarara Mukadzi Wangu, Handina Mwana Anozochema. From 5: Shumba, Mhondoro. | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | 12 FROM 5: COLLECTION VOL. 2 | ZCD187 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Compilation from 1. Hoyoyo, 2. Mr Music, 3. Mabasa, 4. Ndangariro and 5. Gwindingwi Rine Shumba. From 1: Mhanndu Musango, Murandu, From 2: Tondobayana, Maria. From 3: Chemera Chaunoda, Usatambe Nenyoka. From 4: Temerina, Nyoka Musango, Kambiri Kaemba, Emma. From 5: Rita, Chitima Cerusununguko. | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | CHOICE CHIMURENGA | SLCD059 | CD | £ 18.55 | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | COLLECTED (1978-2002) | NSCD087 | CD | £ 8.80 | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | HONDO | TIMBU13 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | MR MUSIC | ERT1008 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | NDANGARIRO | CGCD4414 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | THE CHIMURENGA SINGLES 1976-80 | ELP2004 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO | VANHU VATEMA | TMBU14 | CD | £ 11.99 | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO AND THE ACID BAND | HOKOYO | ZASLP5000LP | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO AND THE BLACKS UNLIMITED | CHIMURENGA EXPLOSION | ANON0743 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO AND THE BLACKS UNLIMITED | CHIMURENGA INTERNATIONAL | CDTML105 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. HANZAVADI
2. NDAKURA
3. CHIPO CHANGU
4. AMAI VEMWANA
5. NDOZVAMAIDA
6. NDINOFARIRA ZIMBABWE
7. ZVENYIKA
8. NDINOTENDA
9. DANDE
10. VANHU VATEMA
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | CHAMUNORWA | TML102 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | CHIMURENGA FOR JUSTICE | ROUGH91 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
| | CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ROUGH91 Track. Marondera |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | CORRUPTION | CCD9848 | CD | 20.00 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | CORRUPTION | ZCM9848 | TC | £ 8.00 | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | GWINDINGWI RINE SHUMBA | ASLP5002 | LP | £ 7.00 | |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | MABASA | ASLP5004 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| THOMAS MAPFUMO, BLACKS UNLIMITED | ZIMBABWE, MOZAMBIQUE | TML100 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| TRADITIONAL MBIRA | WORLD NETWORK 7: ZIMBABWE | 52.990 | CD | £ 12.99 | |
| In the ensemble playing of mbira music, the solo parts of the individual musicians are woven into a communal tapestry of highly complex melodies of unparalleled artistry. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ADVANCE KUSUGARI | AFRILP006 | LP | 15.00 | COL |
| Superb compilation of 1980's Zimbabwe music with the following tracks. Karekita, Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena Jazz Band. Advance Kusugar! - Master Chivero. Hatichina Wekutamba Naye, R.U.N.N. Family. Chiedza, Jiros Jiri Band. Bhizinesi Mudhorobha, Safirio Madzikatire with the Sea Cottage Sisters and the New World Band. Muchembere Wedu Nehanda, Master Chivero and the Zimbabwe Militia Mbira Sounds. Ndicheni, Jiros Jiri Band. Hombarume, Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena Jazz Band. Zvatakadana Ataisiyana, Safirio Madzikatire with the Sea Cottage Sisters and the New World Band. Taurai Zvenyu, Paul Matavire and Jiros Jiri Band. We'mfowethu, Amanzi Okuphila. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1984 | ZML1021 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| A cracking set of songs that have all but the first one escaped the CD compilations of the past few years. Tracks: Venenziya - Leonard Dembo and the Outsiders, Acheuje - Mbada Jazz Band, Hupenyu Hautengwe - Nyami Nyami Sounds, Kurura Kwangu - Alfa Sounds, Tarira - The Family Singers, John Mahwani - Jakachaka Band, Wakandicheka Nerakagomara - Devera Ngwena Jazz Band, Pemberai - Thomas Mapfumo and Blacks Unlimited, Genesis 4 Verse 4 - Hurungwe Sounds, B.P. - James Chimombe and the O.K. Success, Dickson - Safirio Madzikatire and the Sea Cottage Sisters, Furuwa - Rising Power. | Track: B. P. |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | EARLY HITS FROM ZIMBABWE | ZCD179 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Tracks: Patrick Mukwanba and the Seasons - Usanyara Basa Raunoita. Nyami Nyami Sounds - Chitsva Chirimurutsoka. Four Brothers - Siya Zviriko. Robson Banda and the New Black Eagles - Soweto. Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited - Nyamutamba Nemombe. Harare Mambo Band - Bohera. Manngwe Brothers - Shungu Dzemoyo. Leonard Dembo and Barura Express - Shamwari Yangu Warova. Simon Chimbetu and Orch' Dendera Kings - Ndourawa. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | HITS OF ZIMBABWE | CDZMC02 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Tracks: Max Mapfumo - Tsvaru from Mutserendende. Ketai and Simba Brothers - Mbengo from Mbengo. Marshall Munhumumwe and Four Bros. - Ndibvumbamireiwo from Mbereko Yakaramba. Edwin Hama - Inxwala from Nzara Chirombo. Ephat Mujuru - Tinokumbira Mvura from Unknown. Bhundu Boys - Jekesa from True Jit. James Chimombe - Muchiti Mugere from Munakandafa. Chamunorwa Lioel Zhakata - Karigoni from Mandishorei. Zig Zag Band - Mudzimu Mukuru from Mudzimu Mukuru. Mazana Movement - Kufa Kwemukuru from Munonzwa Sei. Oliver Mutukudzi - Zimbabwe from Africa. Rita Shonhiwa - Amen from Harvest Time. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL | ZML1008 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Tracks: Nyami Nyami Sounds - Kusasana, New Black Montana - Mai Vanyembezi, Zexie Manetsa and the Green Arrows - Tiyi Hobvu/Strong Tea, Hosia Chipanga and the Balfour Black Diamonds - Upenyu Hwangu, The Sounds of the Muddy Face - Kilimanjaro, Africa Melody - John Waenda, Patrick Mkwamba and the Four Brothers - Zvinonaka Zvinodhura, Pied Pipers - Amayo, Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited - Ndamutswa Nengoma, Devera Ngwena Jazz Band - Solo Na Mutsai, Zimbabwe Heroes - Samutoko, Safirio Madzikatire and the Sea Cottage Sisters - Katarina, | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL 1985 | SPL101 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
| Tracks: Zambuko - Thomas Mapfumo and Blacks Unlimited, Taigara Mumakomo - Z.A.N.U., Africa (Le Boucheron) - John Kazadi and the Desh Band, Watu Wote - Ujamaa Jazz Band, We Go Say - Pied Pipers, Zuva Radoka - Devera Ngwena Jazz Band, Inja Ya Zimbabwe - Ujamaa Jazz Band, Maticha - Real Sounds, Pamberi Nechikoro - New Hard Spirits, Militia - Zimbabwe Militia Band. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ROOTS ROCK GUITAR PARTY | STEW40CD | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | SOUND OFFERINGS FROM ZIMBABWE | CDZMC08 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Tracks: Mazana movement - Munonzwa Sei. Paul Matavire and The Hit Machine - Ndiri Mujere. Ephat Majuru and The Spirit Of The People - Tambirai Vayeni. Edwin Hama - Dreams Of A Home. Bhundu Boys - Chemedzevana. Zig Zag Band - Vamashuma. Max Mapfumo and Dupiro Crew - Mutserendende. Leonard Zhakata - Baba Vachamunorwa. John Chibadura - Baba Wabaya. King Pharoh (The Flying Mamboo) - Pachinyakare. Lovemore Majaivana - Ngugama. Solomon Skuza - Ilanga Malishona. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | TAKE COVER - ZIMBABWE HITS | SHAN43045 | LP | £ 30.00 | |
| A super compilation of 1980's Zimbabwe music with some great sounds from some of the lesser known artists and bands of the time. Also some of the big names - love that James Chimombe. | 1. TAKE COVER - JAIROS JIRI SUNRISE KWELA BAND
2. KUENDA MBIRE - EPHAT MUJURU AND THE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE
3. TARIRA NGUVA - THE FAMILY SINGERS
4. B. P. - JAMES CHIMOMBE AND THE OK SUCCESS
5. JOHN WAENDA - AFRICAN MELODY
6. DICKSON - SAFIRIO MADZIKATIRE AND THE SEA COTTAGE SISTERS
7. GEORGE MUDIWA WANGU - JAMES CHIMOMBE AND THE OK SUCCESS
8. CHIPENDANI - SUPER SOUNDS
9. PAMBERI NAVA JIRI - JAIROS JIRI BAND
10. WAPENGA NAYO BONUS - PATRICK MKWAMBA AND THE FOUR BROTHERS
11. KATARINA - SAFIRIO MADZIKATIRE AND THE SEA COTTAGE SISTERS
12. AMAYO - THE PIED PIPERS
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | VIVA ZIMBABWE | ELP2001 | LP | 6.00 | COL |
| Devera Ngwena Jazz Band - Solo Na Mutsai, Zvoku Mayadhi. The Four Brothers - Makorokoto. Thomas Mapfumo and Blacks Unlimited - Ndamutswa Nengoma. New Black Montana - Magumede. Super Sounds - Isalwa Kuchelwa, Monica. Nyami Nyami Sound - Shirley. Patrick Mukwamba and The Four Brothers - Zvinonaka Zvinodhura, Dai Ndiri Shiri. James Chimombe and OK Success - Zvingashure.Elijah Madzikatire and The Brave Sun - Vana Tinogumbura. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ZIMBABWE FRONTLINE | EWV9 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ZIMBABWE HITS VOL 9 | ZSU1030 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| VIRGINIA MUKWESHA | CHAMU | SHAVACD003-2 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
| 'Jiti' the rural rock & roll of the Shona people of Zimbabwe gets the treatment from the power packed and gravel voiced Virginia and her chorus. Recorded with the help of Oliver Mutakudzi the music is based on traditional mbira rhythms except for 'Kerebu' which goes back to the time when the drum was king. The traditional sounds of mbira, hosho and ngoma shine out even though the music has been embellished by some marvelous Zimbabwean guitar playing. A smashing album to dance to and when its time to give your tootsies a rest there are copious note to read in the booklet. (F.T.Index: Pegumberere, Madangaruswa, Kerebu, Tongai, Bata Mwana. ) [8T/53M] | |
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| ZEXIE MANATSA AND THE GREEN ARROWS | SANDURA COMMISSION | 12JAB641 | 12in | 5.00 | COL |
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| ZIG ZAG BAND | VAMANDELA | XKDZ220 | 12in | 5.00 | COL |
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| ZIGZAG BAND | CHIGIYO VIBES VOL. 1 | CDGRAMMA241 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
| | 1. MAKANI
2. SARAH
3. NDIWE MUROYI
4. GOMO RAMASARE
5. MUKWASHA
6. RUDO RWEMARI
7. TOITA SEI?
8. NYARUNDE
9. DZIRAMBI
10. NDIYE WANDINODA
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| ZIMBABWE CHA CHA CHA KINGS | VIMBISO | ZML1041LP | LP | 30.00 | COL |
| Eight wonderful tracks of beautifully played guitars and pulsating drums with softy sung vocals to match. Superb in all departments and one that should be getting a re-release from somebody out there. Vimbiso, Mari, Ambewe, Jimi Shamwari Yangu, South Africa, Mudiwa Lucy, Amai Wanga, Askina. | Track: Askina |
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| ZIMBABWE TWO STARS (KASONGO BAND) | KUDZIDZA HAKUPERI | KHON1001 | LP | 15.00 | COL |
| Recorded at the famous Shed Studios this is an absolute cracker of an album and one that again I had never even opened until someone said they wanted it on CD! The singing is good with nice backing harmonies but the guitaring is outstanding. | 1. KUDZIDZA HAKUPERI
2. MUKOMA WACHATA
3. SISI LOICE
4. KOSA YANINI
5. SARA NEMUSHA WAKO
6. RAFIKI
7. 'TRIP' ISINGADZOKWI
8. UPENYU WEMUNHU
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| ZVISHAVANE SOUNDS | MUTONGI GAVA | ZML1032 | LP | 25.00 | COL |
| I bought this in the late 80s with a whole pile of other Zimbabwe albums and somehow never got around to playing this one. What a mistake that was. This album is simply awesome with that lively twangy guitar playing that is the unmistakeable sound of Zimbabwe. Definitely some of the best tunes I have heard from there and the singing from the six strong group is pretty impressive as well. I should really have a dig around in my collection and see what other gems I have hidden away. ( F.T.Index: Mutongi Gava, Veza Mupini, Ipurezha, Inyama Yembongolo, Hukama Igasva, Gerita, Dai Ndakadzidza. ) [7T/43M] Just as a matter of interest I found only two references to this album and group. The LP was listed in the Sterns Guide II and the web listing was my own one! | |
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