Zimbabwe

African Election Songs

(Very catchy) songs from elections gone by in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Nov 4

From the Archive: Influences - Zimbabwe Frontline (1988)

A look back at an influential African music compilation.

Oct 29

Pick of the Week - Hallelujah Chicken Run Band (Zimbabwe)

A reissue of music from "the band that modernised Zimbabwean music."

Oct 12

Pick of the Week - Machanic Manyeruke (Zimbabwe)

From 1991, a live solo performance from Zimbabwe's Baba Manyeruke.

Oct 5

The Musically (and Mechanically) Minded Minister and the Guspy Warrior

One of Zimbabwe's best known gospel singers and his musician son.

Oct 2

Oliver Mtukudzi - Born: September 22, 1952

Two versions of "Neria," by Oliver Mtukudzi.

Sep 22

Pick of the Week - August Msarurgwa ("Skokiaan") (Zimbabwe)

A jaunty Zimbabwean instrumental that's been covered by a horde of artists, from Bill Haley to The Wiggles

Jul 27

Pick of the Week - Thomas Mapfumo #2 (Zimbabwe)

A 1993 song from one of Zimbabwe's great musicians.

Jul 13

Pick of the Week - The Green Arrows (Zimbabwe)

"Undoubtedly the most important musical act to emerge from Zimbabwe in the 1970s."

Jun 22

Music of Africa's Oliver Mtukudzi Playlist

Our latest YouTube playlist highlights the music of Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.

Jun 17

Pick of the Week - Willis Wataffi (Zimbabwe)

"A special Prayer For Zimbabwe."

Jun 8

Ngorimba, by Cde Chinx

A 1988 album by the Zimbabwean resistance fighter turned musician.

May 8

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