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
Zimbabwe Hits Compilations
Volume One: Take Cover
- Volume Two: Goodbye Sandra - Volume
Three: Advance, Kusugar!
The Hits of Zimbabwe compilations span three albums and approximately five years. Released on the DiscAfrique label, the set highlights some of Zimbabwe's top traditional and electric pop musicians.
Zimbabwe
Hits Volume One: Take Cover
Released:
1985
Label: Discafrique
Format: Cassette, LP
Running Time: 12 tracks
Stocked by:
Take Cover compiles a number of different Zimbabwean artists and styles. From the traditional sounds of mbira legend Ephat Mujuru, to the frantic guitar of The Four Brothers, Take Cover looks to be an excellent introduction to the contemporary music of Zimbabwe. However, it disappoints from my jit and rhumba-loving perspective. While Take Cover does present a variety of Zimbabwean sounds, it isn't up to the level of Viva Zimbabwe or the Frontline compilations. Full review coming soon.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Take Cover - Jairos Jiri Sunrise Kwela Band | ||
| 02. Kuenda Mbire - Ephat Mujuru & Spirit of the People | ||
| 03. Tarira Mguva - The Family Singers | ||
| 04. BP - James Chimombe & OK Success | ||
| 05. John Waenda - African Melody | ||
| 06. Dickson - Safirio Madzikatire & the Sea Cottage Sisters | ||
| 07. George Mudiwa - James Chimombe & OK Success | ||
| 08. Chipendani - Super Sounds | ||
| 09. Pamberi Nava Jiri - Jairos Jiri Band | ||
| 10. Wapenga Nayo Bonus - The Four Brothers | ||
| 11. Katarina - Safirio Madzikatire & the Sea Cottage Sisters | ||
| 12. Amayo - The Pied Pipers |
Zimbabwe
Hits Volume Two: Goodbye Sandra
Released:
1987
Label: Discafrique
Format: Cassette
Running Time: 10 tracks
Stocked by: Dandemutande
Zimbabwean guitar-based dance compilation from the mid to late 80s. Heavy on the Marxist Brothers & the Sungura Boys. John Kadzadzi's song is a nice departure from the rootsy vocals of Oliver Mtukudzi, and the breakneck guitar of the Marxist Brothers and Sungura Boys.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Africa (Le Bucheron) - John Kadzadi & The Desh Band | ||
| 02. Nzara - Oliver Mtukudzi | ||
| 03. Goodbye Sandra - The Marxist Brothers | ||
| 04. Soweto - The Sungura Boys | ||
| 05. Rudo Ibofu - The Marxist Brothers | ||
| 06. Africa - The Sungura Boys | ||
| 07. Denda - The Marxist Brothers | ||
| 08. Tungamira - Oliver Mtukudzi | ||
| 09. Zimbabwe / Rhodesia - The Sungura Boys | ||
| 10. Africa (Dub) - John Kadzadi & The Desh Band |
Zimbabwe
Hits Volume Three: Advance, Kusugar!
Released:
1989
Label:
Discafrique
Format: LP, Cassette
Running Time: 11 tracks
Stocked by: Dandemutande,
Natari
Zimbabwean guitar-based dance compilation from the mid to late 80s. Heavy on Devera Ngwena, & the Jairos Jiri Band. Advance, Kusugar's sound is a bit more varied than it predecessor's - the addition of tracks from the more traditional Master Chivero and musician-comedian Safirio Madzikatire are a nice touch.
| Sample | Lyrics | |
| 01. Karekita - Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena | ||
| 02. Advance Kusugar! - Master Chivero | ||
| 03. Hatechina Wekutamba Naye - RUNN Family | ||
| 04. Chiedza – Paul Matavire & the Jairos Jiri Band | ||
| 05. Bhizinesi Mudhorobha - Safiro Madzikatire & Sea Cottage Sisters & New World Band | ||
| 06. Muchembere Wedu Nehanda - Master Chivero & The Zimbabwe Militia Mbira Sounds | ||
| 07. Ndicheni – Paul Matavire & the Jairos Jiri Band | ||
| 08. Hombarume - Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena | ||
| 09. Zvatakadana Ataisiyana - Safiro Madzikatire | ||
| 10. Taurai Zvenyu - Paul Matavire & the Jairos Jiri Band | ||
| 11. We’mfowethu - Amanzi Okuphila |