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Discography for Zimbabwe

Alick Macheso, Orchestra Mberikwazvo Simbaradzo ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Andy Brown, The Storm Hondo ye Sadza ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Beauler Dyoko, Cosmos Magaya Afamba Apota: Dandaro mu Eugene ( Self Produced, 2002 )
Bhundu Boys Tsvimbodzemoto Their second release, a knockout! ( Discafrique, 1987 )
Bhundu Boys The Shed Sessions ( Sadza Records, 2001 )
Bhundu Boys Muchiyedza (Out of the Dark) ( Cooking Vinyl, 1997 )
Bhundu Boys Shabini Originally released in 1980, the Bhundu's bold debut. ( Discafrique, 1986 )
Bhundu Boys Friends on the Road ( Cooking Vinyl, 1993 )
Bhundu Boys True Jit ( WEA, 1987 )
Bhundu Boys Pamberi ( Mango, 1989 )
Bhundu Boys Absolute Jit! Live at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut First record after Biggie Tembo left ( Discafrique, 1990 )
Black Umfolosi Festival ~ Umdlalo ( World Circuit, 1993 )
Chartwell Dutiro Taanerimwe ( S.O.A.S., 2002 )
Chiwoniso Rebel Woman Chiwoniso fuses Zimbabwe roots with pop and soul in a landmark release. ( Cumbancha, 2008 )
Chiwoniso Ancient Voices ( Lusafrica; Tinder, 2000 )
Clive Malunga Chinungu Chandiwonza ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Cool Crooners Blue Sky ( Globe Productions, 2001 )
David Mirandon, Louis Mhlanga, Regis Gizavo Stories Zimbabwean jazz and roots guitarist Louis Mhlanga teams up with Madagascar's hottest accordionist and a French percussionist for a sweet summit. ( Marabi Productions, 2006 )
Dorothy Masuka Mzilikazi ( Gallo, 2001 )
Dorothy Masuka Magumede ( CA Records, 1998 )
Dorothy Masuka Pata Pata ( Mango, 1990 )
Dumisani Maraire, Ephat Mujuru Shona Spirit Mbira Masters from Zimbabwe ( Music of the World, 1996 )
Dumisani Maraire The African MBira: Music of the Shona People ( Nonesuch Explorer, 1971; Nonesuch, 2002 )
Ephat Mujuru Mugariro ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1994 )
Ephat Mujuru Journey of the Spirit ( Alula Records, 2002 )
Ephat Mujuru Rhythms of Life ( Lyrichord, 1990 )
Ephat Mujuru, Ephat Mujuru & The Spirit Of The People Mbavaira ( Gramma Records, 1/1/ )
Ephat Mujuru Ancient Wisdom Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe ( Music of the World, 1998 )
Ephat Mujuru Karigamombe ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Ephat Mujuru Musiyano ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Fishers of Men Vhuserere ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Forward Kwenda Svikiro ( Shanachie, 1997 )
Garikayi Tirikoti Maidei ( Limitless Sky Records, 2003 )
George Phiri, Kampi Moto Acha Masimango ( Sheer Sound, 2000 )
George Sibanda The Legendary George Sibanda (Historical recordings from by Hugh Tracey) ( SWP, 2004 )
Hallelujah Chicken Run Band Hallelujah Chicken Run Band: Take One ( Analog Africa, 2004 )
Hohodza Band Dzorai Moyo ( Self Produced )
Hohodza Band Zvinoda Kushinga ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
Hohodza Band Tungwa Tungwa ( Gramma Records )
James Chimombe James Chimombe--Best Of ( ZimBob, 1996 )
Jonah Sithole Sabhuku: Legends of Zimbabwean Music, Volume 1 ( ZimBob, 1995 )
Leonard Dembo, Barura Express Singles Collection, Volume 2 ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Leonard Dembo, Barura Express Very Best of Leonard Dembo ( Gramma Records, 1999 )
Leonard Zhakata Vagoni Vebasa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1997 )
Leonard Zhakata Original Rhythms of Africa (Zora Music) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Leonard Zhakata Greatest Hits (Zeonard Karikoga Zhakata) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1996 )
Leonard Zhakata Mandishorei (Zhakata's Shona roots project) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Leonard Zhakata Ndingaite Sei? ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Louis Mhlanga Shamwari ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
Lovemore Majaivana The Best of Lovemore Majaivana ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Lovemore Majaivana Isono Sami ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Machanic Manyeruke And the Puritans ( Flying Fish, 1986 )
Mahube Music from Southern Africa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Marimba Ava Murewa Mazuva Ano ( ZimBob )
Mbira Dzenharira Rine Manyanga Hariputirwe ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Mbira Dzenharira Gomo Remandiriri ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Movement Seke vs Xikundu ( Genesis, 2000 )
Mutsa Mudeka Zuva Rabuda ( Sweet Tunes Label, 2000 )
Nicholas Zakaria, Khiama Boys Mashoko ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Mutorwa ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1991 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Ndipeiwo Zano ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1978 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Paivepo ( Putumayo, 2000 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nzara ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1983 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Shoko ( Piranha, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Mhaka ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1985 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nyanga Yenzou ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Ndega Zvangu ("All Alone" Tuku's solo acoustic album.) ( Shava Musik, 1997 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Muroyi Ndiani ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1980 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Neria soundtrack (Beautiful re-recordings of the original film music.) ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nhava ( Heads Up, 2005 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Pfambi ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1981 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Maungira ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1982 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Oliver's Greatest Hits ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1983 )
Oliver Mtukudzi The Oliver Mtukudzi Collection ( Putumayo, 2003 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Vhunze Moto ( Putumayo, 2002 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Was My Child ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1993 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Music ( Putumayo, 1998 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Live at Sakubva Concert
Oliver Mtukudzi Sugar Pie ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Rumbidzai Jehova ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1992 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Wawona ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1987 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Chikonzi (Messenger) ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Africa ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1980 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Shanda ( Alula Records, 2004 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Zvauya Sei? ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1986 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Bvuma/Tolerance ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Ziwere Mu Kobenhavn ( Shava Musik, 1994 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Please Ndapota ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1982 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Chokwadi Chichabuda ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1979 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Psss Psss Hallo! ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Hwema Handirase ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1984 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Shanje ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1981 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Kuvhaira ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1991 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, Mahube Mahube: Music from Southern Africa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Grandpa Story ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1989 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Gona ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1986 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Strange, Isn't it? ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Rombe ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1992 )
Patience Mudeka Tafadzwa ( ZimBob, 1998 )
Phuzekhemisi Phuzekhemisi Sthandwa ( Gallo, 2005 )
Robbie Chagumuka Temba Nechako ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Robson Banda, The Black Eagles Mukwasha ( Kumusha, 1990 )
Robson Banda, The Black Eagles Greatest Hits, Volume 1
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings Survival ( Gramma Records, 1997 )
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings Karikoga ( RTP, 1993 )
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings African Panorama (Chapter 1) ( Gramma Records, 1999 )
Spirit Talk Mbira Ndonga Mahwe--Return as Spirit ( Self Produced, 1997 )
Stella Chiweshe Talking Mbira ( Piranha, 2002 )
Stella Chiweshe Double Check This double CD is both a new chapter and a career retrospective for one of Zimbabwe's most important and innovative roots musicians. Stella Chiweshe is often marketed as the "queen of the mbira," but this sells her short. ( Piranha, 2006 )
Stella Chiweshe Chisi ( Piranha )
Stella Chiweshe Ambuya ( GlobeStyle, 1987; Shanachie, 1990 )
Stella Chiweshe Kumusha ( Piranha, 1990 )
Stella Chiweshe Shungu ( Piranha, 1994 )
Stella Chiweshe The Healing Tree ( Shanachie, 1998 )
Sunduza Matata
System Tazvida, Chazezesa Challengers Collection ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
The Four Brothers Devera Ngwenna 25 ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
The Four Brothers Makorokoto ( Cooking Vinyl, 1989 )
The Four Brothers The Hits of the Four Brothers: Volume 2
The Green Arrows 4-Track Recording Session ( Analog Africa, 2005 )
Thomas Makion Chisesekedzo (Hard Times) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Thomas Mapfumo Spirits to Bite Our Ears ( DBK Works, 2005 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Game is Over/South Africa ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1990 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Varombo Kuvarombo (Released internationally as "Corruption") ( Gramma Records, 1988 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Zimbabwe-Mozambique ( Gramma Records, 1987 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Vanhu Vatema ( Gramma Records, 1993; ZimBob, 1994 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Toi Toi ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2002; Anonym Records, 2003 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Chimurenga Singles (1976-1980) ( Shanachie, 1989 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Singles Collecton: 1977-1986 ( Gramma Records, 1992; ZimBob, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Sweet Chimurenga ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1995 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Ndangariro ( Gramma Records, 1982; Shanachie, 1991 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga '98 ( Anonym Records, 1998; Gramma Records, 1998 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Varieties ( Gramma Records, 1994 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Rebel/ Manhungetunge ( Anonym Records, 2002 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga: African Spirit Music ( WOMAD Select, 1997 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Collected (Classic cuts and rare tracks from the lion of Zimbabwe (1978-2002)) ( Nascente, 2001 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Hokoyo! ( Gramma Records, 1978 )
Thomas Mapfumo, Wadada Leo Smith, N'Da Kulture, The Blacks Unlimited Dreams and Secrets ( Anonym Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Corruption ( Mango, 1989 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Rebel ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2001 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Movement ( Gramma Records, 1997 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chamunorwa "What Are We Fighting For?" ( Gramma Records, 1990; Mango, 1991 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Afro Chimurenga ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited 12 from 5: Collection Volume 2 ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Explosion Mapfumo shakes up the powers that be in style. ( Gramma Records, 1999; Anonym Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga for Justice ( Rough Trade, 1985 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Masterpiece ( Gramma Records, 1990 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga International ( Gramma Records, 1993 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Forever ( Hemisphere, 1995 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Hondo ( Gramma Records, 1992; ZimBob, 1993 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Gwindingwe Rine Shumba ( Rough Trade; Teal, 1980 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Mabassa ( Rough Trade; Gramma Records, 1983; Earthworks, 1984 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Manhungetunge ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Roots Chimurenga ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Mr Music ( Rough Trade; Gramma Records, 1984; Earthworks, 1985 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited 12 from 5: Collection Volume 1 ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Live at El Rey Mapfumo unplugged!! ( Anonym Records, 1999 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Rise Up As his self-exile continues, Zimbabwe's greatest bandleader keeps busy, digging into the suffering of his people, the sources of injustice, and the rich musical heritage that has made his one of the richest catalogues of any African artist. Banning Eyre ( Real World, 2006 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Shumba: vital hits of Zimbabwe ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Tute Chigamba, Mhembero Mbira Ensemble Pasi Mapindu (The World is Changing) ( Self Produced, 1998 )
Various artists Viva! Zimbabwe ( Earthworks, 1983; Carthage, 1984 )
Various artists Roots Rock Guitar Party: Zimbabwe Frontline 3 ( Earthworks; Stern's Africa, 1999 )
Various artists Shona Mbira Music ( Nonesuch Explorer, 1977; Nonesuch, 2002 )
Various artists Batonga across the waters : The music of the Batonga of Zambia and Zimbabwe ( Stitching Sharp Wood Productions, 1997 )
Various artists New African Composers: Vol.1 ( Limitless Sky Records, 2002 )
Various artists Document Zimbabwe ( Real World, 2001 )
Various artists The Soul of Mbira ( Nonesuch Explorer, 1973; Nonesuch, 2002 )
Various artists Spirit of hte Eagle : ZImbabwe Frontline, Vol 2 ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Various artists Origins of Guitar Music Southern Congo & Northern Zambia: 1950-58 ( SWP, 2001 )
Various artists The Future New Zimbabwe youth music. ( Shamiso, 2000 )
Various artists Jit - The Movie (the album that led Bonnie Raitt to Oliver Mtukudzi.) ( Virgin; Earthworks, 1991 )
Various artists Mbira Singles Collection ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Victoria Mukwesha Nzira ( Shava Musik )
Victoria Mukwesha Chamu ( Shava Musik )
William Rusere Shona Folk Melodies ( District Six, 2001 )


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