Zimbabwe Frontline Series
I: Zimbabwe Frontline
II: Spirit of the Eagle
III: Roots Rock Guitar Party
Hits of Zimbabwe Series
I: Take Cover!
II: Goodbye Sandra
III: Advance, Kusugar!
Soundtracks
Jit
Everyone's Child
Others
Viva Zimbabwe
Early Hits
Jit Jive: Street Party
Hits of Zimbabwe
Sound Offerings
Rough Guide
Vibrant Zimbabwe
Rhythms of Africa
Other Compilations
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.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Solo NaMutsai - Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena | ||
| 02. Makorokoto - The Four Brothers | ||
| 03. Ndamutswa Nengoma - Thomas Mapfumo | ||
| 04. Magumede - New Black Montana | ||
| 05. Isalwa Kuchelwa - Super Sounds | ||
| 06. Shirley - Nyami Nyami Sounds | ||
| 07. Zvinonaka Zvinodhura - The Four Brothers feat. Patrick Mkwamba | ||
| 08. Zvoku Mayadhi - Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena | ||
| 09. Monica - Super Sounds | ||
| 10. Zvingashure - James Chimombe & OK Success | ||
| 11. Dai Ndiri Shiri - The Four Brothers feat. Patrick Mkwamba | ||
| 12. Vana Tinogumbura - Elijah Madzikatire & Brave Sun |
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...
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Shungu - Andy Brown & the Storm |
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| 02. Shungu Iwe - Louis Mhlanga & Musik Ye Afrika | ||
| 03. Ndaremerwa - Simon Chimbetu | ||
| 04. Rirongere - Oliver Mutukudzi | ||
| 05. Bhora Rembabvu - Leonard Zhakata | ||
| 06. Usatambe Nenyoka - Thomas Mapfumo | ||
| 07. Thank You Lord - Don Gumbo | ||
| 08. Mai - Chiwoniso Maraire | ||
| 09. What Happened To Love? - Louis Mhlanga | ||
| 10. Nyenyedzi - Tanga Sando | ||
| 11. Tsika Yedu - Robert Chiriga | ||
| 12. Rudo Imoto - The Four Brothers |
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.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Usanyara Basa Raunoita - Patrick Mkwamba & the Seasons | ||
| 02. Chitsva Chirimurutsoka - Nyami Nyami Sounds | ||
| 03. Siya Zvriko – The Four Brothers | ||
| 04. Soweto – Robson Banda & the New Black Eagles | ||
| 05. Nyamutamba Neyombe – Thomas Mapfumo | ||
| 06. Bohera - Harare Mambo Band | ||
| 07. Sungu Dzemoyo - Maungwe Brothers | ||
| 08. Shamwari Yangu Warova - Leonard Dembo | ||
| 09. Ndourawa - Simon Chimbetu |
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.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Tsvaru - Max Mapfumo | ||
| 02. Mbengo - Ketai and the Simba Brothers | ||
| 03. Ndivumbamireiwo - Four Brothers | ||
| 04. Inxwala - Edwin Hama | ||
| 05. Tinkumbira Mvura - Ephat Mujuru | ||
| 06. Jekesa - Bhundu Boys | ||
| 07. Muchiti Mugere - James Chimombe | ||
| 08. Karigoni - Leonard Zhakata | ||
| 09. Mudzimu Mukuru - Zig Zag Band | ||
| 10. Kufa Kwemukuru - Mazana Movement | ||
| 11. Zimbabwe - Oliver Mtukudzi | ||
| 12. Amen - Rita Shonhiwa |
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 | ||
| 02. Ndiri Mujere - Paul Matavire & the Hit Machine | ||
| 03. Tambirai Vayeni - Ephat Mujuru & Spirit of the People | ||
| 04. Dreams of a Home - Edwin Hama | ||
| 05. Chemedzevana - Bhundu Boys | ||
| 06. Vama Shuma - Zig Zag Band | ||
| 07. Mutserendende - Max Mapfumo & the Dopiro Band | ||
| 08. Baba Vachamunorwa - Leonard Zhakata | ||
| 09. Baba Wabaya - John Chibadura | ||
| 10. Pachinyakare - King Pharaoh | ||
| 11. Ngugama - Lovemore Majaivana | ||
| 12. Ilanga Malishona - Solomon Skuza |
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 | ||
| 02. Imba Mukadzi - Shangara Jive | ||
| 03. Shamwari Yangu - Ephraim Joe | ||
| 04. Varimudande - Traditional Madness | ||
| 05. Zeve Zeve - Rain | ||
| 06. War, AIDS & ESAP - Man-Soul-Jah | ||
| 07. Wakandi Mola - John Pounds | ||
| 08. Kundida Kwako - Ephraim Joe | ||
| 09. Tisiyei So - John Pounds | ||
| 10. Wakanda Sarudza - Shangara Jive | ||
| 11. Kwenzenjani? - Rain | ||
| 12. Freedom Fighter - Man-Soul-Jah | ||
| 13. Nhamo - Traditional Madness |
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.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Buka Tiende - Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited | ||
| 02. Pombi - Bhundu Boys | ||
| 03. Chigamba - Stella Rambisai Chiweshe | ||
| 04. Dai Ndiine Mukoma - Oliver Mutukudzi & The Black Spirits | ||
| 05. Kana Vatsvene Vopinda - Machanic Manyeruke & The Puritans | ||
| 06. Ingoma Yakwethu - Black Umfolosi | ||
| 07. Punza - Biggie Tembo | ||
| 08. Taireva - The Mbira Masters of Zimbabwe | ||
| 09. Tornados vs Dynamos (3-3) - Real Sounds |
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.).
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Radio Africa - Bhundu Boys | ||
| 02. Unchandifunga - The Four Brothers | ||
| 03. Wende Zako - Real Sounds | ||
| 04. Out of Africa - Biggie Tembo | ||
| 05. Kana Vatsvene Vopinda - Machanic Manyeruke | ||
| 06. Pombi - Bhundu Boys | ||
| 07. Rudo Chete - The Four Brothers | ||
| 08. My Lovely Elizabeth - S.E. Rogie | ||
| 09. Cain naAbel - Machanic Manyeruke | ||
| 10. Punza - Biggie Tembo | ||
| 11. I Wish I was a Cowboy - S.E. Rogie | ||
| 12. Dynamos-Tornados 3-3 - Real Sounds |
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 |