These were different times. A sense of optimism midst daily struggles and a nation still drunk with liberty. Blistering dancefloor pop in any language. That spoke too. Still speaks. So enjoy this time capsule from the past that keeps us from forgetting what can be possible. These were compiled by Matsuli reader Muvimi who spent time teaching in Zimbabwe in the early part of the 80s.
Harare Hit Parade 1: 1980-81
01. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits- Africa
02. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Cheka Hukama
03. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Madzongo Nyedze
04. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Seiko
05. Elijah Madzikatire and Ocean City Band – Very Sorry
06. Elijah Madzikatire and Ocean City Band – Gukura Hundi
07. Devera Ngwena Jazz Band – Zhimozhzhi
08. Devera Ngwena Jazz Band – Barba Mwana Wakanaka
09. Devera Ngwena Jazz Band – Ruva Remoyo Wangu
10. Job Mashanda and the Muddy face – Zuva Rakabuda
11. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Shanje
12. Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Reura
13. Zexie Manatsa and the Green Arrows – Chivaraidze
14. Zexie Manatsa and the Green Arrows – Tambayi Makachenjera
RS/MF
So lovely to see this gem resurface. I've enjoyed it since all four volumes appeared over at Matt's place.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I thought I'd never be able to hear this comp. Much gratitude for taking a request.
ReplyDeleteDifferent times indeed!
I Can't wait to hear the other volumes.
Man, this comp has some great songs on it.
ReplyDeleteGukura Hundi!!
Very Sorry!!
Zhimozhi!!!
Thanks for the upload.
hi how do i listen to these songs
ReplyDeleteClick on the "RS" link....and you will need to download from that site.
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