Other Compilations
Viva!
Zimbabwe
Released:
1983
Label:
Earthworks/Carthage, Hannibal (HAI4411)
Format:
LP, Cassette, CD
Running Time:
Stocked by: BrownSugarWeb
Contains tracks
by The Four Brothers (feat. Patrick Mkwamba), James Chimombe, Thomas
Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited, Jonah Moyo & Devera Ngwena,
and New Black Montana. I own this album and, in all honesty, it's the
best introduction to Zimbabwean guitar pop out there.
Jit Jive:
Zimbabwean Street Party
Released:
2002
Label:
Gramma
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks.
Stocked by:
Another compilation of classic and contemporary Zimbabwean guitar hits.
Includes the Four Brothers, Simon Chimbetu, Oliver Mtukudzi...
Early
Hits of Zimbabwe
Released:
2001 (Re-release)
Label:
Gramma
Format: Cassette, CD
Running Time: 9 tracks.
Stocked by: Stern's,
Natari,
Zimsounds
A
collection of early hits from Zimbabwe. Recently re-released onto CD
by Gramma Records during their Compact Disc blitz of 2001.
Hits
of Zimbabwe
Released:
Label:
Gramma
Format: LP, Cassette
Running Time: 11 tracks
Stocked by: Stern's,
Natari
Hits of Zimbabwe is another compilation recently re-released
on to Compact Disc by Gramma. Mixes tradtional and electric. Available
online through Stern's or through mail-order with Natari.
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Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Tsvaru - Max Mapfumo |
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| 02. Mbengo - Ketai and the Simba Brothers |
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| 03. Ndivumbamireiwo
- Four Brothers |
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| 04. Inxwala - Edwin Hama |
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| 05. Tinkumbira Mvura - Ephat Mujuru |
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| 06. Jekesa - Bhundu
Boys |
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| 07. Muchiti Mugere - James
Chimombe |
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| 08. Karigoni - Leonard
Zhakata |
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| 09. Mudzimu Mukuru - Zig Zag Band |
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| 10. Kufa Kwemukuru - Mazana Movement |
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| 11. Zimbabwe - Oliver
Mtukudzi |
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| 12. Amen - Rita Shonhiwa |
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Sound
Offerings From Zimbabwe
Released:
Label:
Gramma
Format: LP, Cassette
Running Time: 11 tracks
Stocked by: Stern's,
Natari
Sounds Offerings From Zimbabwe is another compilation album
recently re-released on to Compact Disc. Mixes both traditional and
electric. Available online through Stern's or through mail-order with
Natari.
|
Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01. Munonzwa Sei - Mazana Movement |
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| 02. Ndiri Mujere - Paul
Matavire & the Hit Machine |
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| 03. Tambirai Vayeni - Ephat Mujuru & Spirit of the
People |
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| 04. Dreams of a Home - Edwin Hama |
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| 05. Chemedzevana - Bhundu
Boys |
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| 06. Vama Shuma - Zig Zag Band |
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| 07. Mutserendende
- Max Mapfumo & the Dopiro Band |
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| 08. Baba Vachamunorwa - Leonard
Zhakata |
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| 09. Baba Wabaya - John
Chibadura |
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| 10. Pachinyakare - King Pharaoh |
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| 11. Ngugama - Lovemore
Majaivana |
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| 12. Ilanga Malishona - Solomon
Skuza |
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Vibrant
Zimbabwe
Released:
1995
Label:
Zimbob
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks.
Stocked by:
Barnes & Noble, Amazon,
Dandemutande
Zimbabwean compilation
featuring reggae from the ZimBob label. Another guitar-based collection,
it includes later artists such as Ephraim Joe of Sungura Boys fame.
|
Sample |
Lyrics |
| 01.
Sara Zvako - John Pounds |
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| 02.
Imba Mukadzi - Shangara Jive |
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| 03.
Shamwari Yangu - Ephraim Joe |
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| 04.
Varimudande - Traditional Madness |
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| 05.
Zeve Zeve - Rain |
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| 06.
War, AIDS & ESAP - Man-Soul-Jah |
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| 07.
Wakandi Mola - John Pounds |
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| 08.
Kundida Kwako - Ephraim Joe |
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| 09.
Tisiyei So - John Pounds |
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| 10.
Wakanda Sarudza - Shangara Jive |
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| 11.
Kwenzenjani? - Rain |
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| 12.
Freedom Fighter - Man-Soul-Jah |
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| 13.
Nhamo - Traditional Madness |
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The
Rough Guide to the Music of Zimbabwe
Released:
1996
Label:
Rough Guide
Format: CD
Running Time: 70 minutes, 9 tracks.
Stocked by:
Amazon,
Barnes
& Noble, Dandemutande,
Natari.
A
diverse collection of Zimbabwean music including acapella, traditional,
jit, and rhumbira.
Rhythms
of Africa
Released:
Label:
Gumbo/Cooking Vinyl
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks.
Stocked by:
Cooking Vinyl
Although I tend
not to list compilations with non-Zimbabweans on their roster, this
one makes the cut despite two songs by Sierre Leone singer S.E. Rogie
(who is fantastic, by the way.).
Others
BrownSugarWeb
has a few LPs, including:
| Mutinhimira Umduomo we Zimbabwe |
Gramma |
1989 |
| Mvengemvenge Sound of Zimbabwe |
ZMC |
1988 |
| Chimurenga Songs of Zimbabwe |
Gramma (Teal) |
1978 |