This simple discography could not have been possible without
the use of many sources. Two fantastic discographies can be found at
fbeat
and Hirao.
Both of these sources were instrumental in the compilation of this page
(both content and images). Also helpful was the discography compiled
by Manny Rettinger, available at Anonymousweb.
These sources provide more comprehensive listings and should be perused
for more information. My intention with this discography was not to simply
copy their work, but to list his major albums
and compilation CDs in order to access music samples (eventually.)
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Chimurenga
Unlimited Hits - Vol 2
 Released:
2001
Label: Chimurenga Music Company
Format: Cassette
Running Time: 9 tracks
Stocked by:
The latest of Mapfumo's Greatest Hits albums. Shumba is
a personal all-time favourite.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Ndazvauri |
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| 02. Chiuzevha |
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| 03. Munhu Mutema |
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| 04. Magariro |
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| 05. Vana Vechikoro (inst.) |
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| 06. Shumba |
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| 07. Tambazumba Nashe |
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| 08. Nyamutamba Ne Mombe |
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| 09. Chidza Chepo |
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Chimurenga
Unlimited Hits - Vol 1
 Released:
2001
Label: Chimurenga Music Company
Format: Cassette
Running Time: 9 tracks
Stocked by:
Butsu Mutandarika is a personal favourite on the Greatest
Hits album.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Chipatapata |
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| 02. Butsu Mutandarika |
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| 03. Manginde |
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| 04. Tumira Vanda Kuhondo |
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| 05. Guruve |
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| 06. Tichangngosiyanismwa Nerufu |
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| 07. Turomana Asina Baba |
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| 08. Pidigori |
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| 09. Kuzanga |
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Collected:
Classic Cuts and Rare Tracks
 Released:
2001
Label: Nascente
Format: CD
Running Time: 6 tracks
Stocked by: Sterns, Amazon
This Mapfumo collection does indeed contian a few rare tracks,
but the majority are present on his other compilations.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Tipeiwo Mari |
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| 02. Ndavekuenda |
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| 03. Hurombo |
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| 04. Nhamo Zvakare |
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| 05. Chemutungure |
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| 06. Kune Rima |
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| 07. Manhungetunge |
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| 08. Mukadzi Wemukoma |
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| 09. Pamuromo Chete |
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| 10. Kundenderendzana |
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| 11. Joyce |
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| 12. Pidigori |
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12
from 5: Vol 2
 Released:
2000
Label: Gramma
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks
Stocked by:
As it says - 12 songs from 5 different albums: Hokoyo, Ndagariro,
Gwindingwi Rine Shumba, Mabasa, and Mr. Music.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Mhandu Musango |
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| 02. Murandu |
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| 03. Rita |
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| 04. Chitima Cherusununguko |
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| 05. Temerina |
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| 06. Nyoka Musango |
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| 07. Kambiri Kaenda |
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| 08. Emma |
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| 09. Chemera Chaunoda |
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| 10. Usatambe Nenyoka |
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| 11. Tondobayana |
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| 12. Maria |
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12
from 5: Vol 1
 Released:
2000
Label: Gramma
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks
Stocked by: Zimsounds
As it says - 12 songs from 5 different albums: Hokoyo, Ndagariro,
Gwindingwi Rine Shumba, Mabasa, and Mr. Music.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Ndanzwa Ngoma Kuria |
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| 02. Hokoyo |
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| 03. Dindingwe |
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| 04. Shumba |
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| 05. Hwa Hwa |
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| 06. Mhondoro |
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| 07. Nyarara Mukadzi Wangu |
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| 08. Handina Mwana Anozochema |
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| 09. Mari |
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| 10. Mabasa |
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| 11. Muchoni |
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| 12. Kufa Kwangu |
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Live
at El Rey
 Released:
1999
Label: Anonymous
Format: CD
Running Time: 6tracks.
Stocked by: Zimsounds, Anonymous
A live recording at the El Rey club in San Antonio.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Marehwarehwa |
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| 02. Hwahwa |
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| 03. Pfumvu Paruzevha |
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| 04. Nyama Musango |
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| 05. Chikende |
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| 06. Mahororo |
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| 06. Chemutungure |
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Chimurenga
Forever
 Released:
1996
Label: Hemisphere
Format: CD
Running Time: 12tracks
Stocked by:
A can't miss compilation. This was the first Zimbabwean album I
had ever purchased - let's just say it started the obsession. The
vibe on this CD is indescribable, even though it is comprised over
some of Mapfumo's most widely available (and, in my opinion, over-released)
songs. Top quality sound, top quality songs.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Serevende |
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| 02. Mhondoro |
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| 03. Vanhu Vatema |
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| 04. Nyoka Musango |
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| 05. Zvandivivinga |
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| 06. Hanzvadzi |
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| 07. Hwa Hwa |
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| 08. Nyarara Mukadzi Wangu |
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| 09. Zvenyika |
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| 10. Hondo |
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| 11. Ndavekuenda |
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| 12. Shumba |
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Singles
Collection: 1977-1986
 Released:
1996
Label: Zimbob
Format: CD
Running Time: 15 tracks
Stocked by: Anonymous
Part of the Legends of Zimbabwean Music series issued by
Zimbob, which includes releases by Jonah Sithole, Robson Banda,
and James Chimombe.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Pidigori |
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| 02. Ngoma Yekwedu |
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| 03. Pemberai |
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| 04. Nyamutambe neMombe |
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| 05. Zeve Zeve |
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| 06. Pachinyakare |
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| 07. Taireva |
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| 08. Haruna |
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| 09. Tombi Wachena |
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| 10. Kuyaura |
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| 11. Madhebhura |
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| 12. Ruva Rangu |
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| 13. Madiro |
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| 14. Tongodienda |
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| 15. Makandiwa |
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Shumba:
Vital Hits of Zimbabwe
 Released:
1990
Label: Earthworks
Format: LP, Cassette, CD
Running Time: 12 tracks
Stocked by: Stern's, Amazon
Mapfumo's first internationally-released compilation album, Shumba
is a comprehensive package of some of his best songs. Highly recommended.
Butsu Mutandarika is one of my favourites.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Shumba |
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| 02. Taireva |
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| 03. Nzwananai |
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| 04. Mhondoro |
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| 05. Dangurangu |
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| 06. Joyce |
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| 07. Zimbabwe Yevatema |
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| 08. Mabasa |
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| 09. Hwahwa |
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| 10. Pachinyakare |
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| 11. Butsu Mutandarika |
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| 12. Nyarai |
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The
Chimurenga Singles: 1976-1980
 Released:
1984
Label: Gramma
Format: LP
Running Time: 10 tracks
Stocked by:
Mapfumo's first compilation album is a rare and sought after commodity
as it covers the songs he released during the Rhodesian War. I have
only been able to find it as an LP, and for a premium to boot.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Chauya Chirizevha |
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| 02. Tozirera Kupiko |
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| 03. Pfumvu Paruzevha |
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| 04. Kwaedza muZimbabwe |
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| 05. Africa |
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| 06. Nyarai |
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| 07. Chipatapata |
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| 08. Butsu Mutandarika |
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| 09. Munhu Mutema |
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| 10. Ndiyani Achatipa Runyararo |
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