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Ndega Zvangu
Oliver Mtukudzi
Ndega Zvangu
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
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The soul does drip on this unique CD from Zimbabwe's Oliver Mutukudzi. With more than 30 Gold records, Tuku, as he is affectionately known, is one of the finest, most uplifting musicians from Southern Africa. This latest r...  more »

     
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All Artists: Oliver Mtukudzi
Title: Ndega Zvangu
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Shava Musik
Release Date: 10/19/1999
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Africa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 740042114821, 4021894000088, 6001208981034

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The soul does drip on this unique CD from Zimbabwe's Oliver Mutukudzi. With more than 30 Gold records, Tuku, as he is affectionately known, is one of the finest, most uplifting musicians from Southern Africa. This latest release is unique because Mutukudzi has lost three band members to AIDS, and the songs on the album were originally written for his band to perform. Rather than record with a new band, Mutukudzi chose to do it on his own. The result is Ndega Zvangu (All Alone). It's a stripped down CD, no big band, no characteristic dance tunes, mostly Mutukudzi's gruff voice with his acoustic guitar, performing plaintive trance-inducing melodies. The songs are often about social issues, respecting elders, marriage, and Black identity. In "Andinzwi," sung not in Shona but English, Oliver Mutukudzi tries to understand the nature of a hero. The song is dedicated to the late Safirio Madzikatire, one of Zimbabwe's great comedians. Mutukudzi asks, "What is a hero? Do you have to die to be a hero? Here?" --Bob Boilen
 

CD Reviews

Mutukudzi unplugged....
Miguel | Seattle | 08/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is glorious heartfelt, soulful singing and playing. Mutukudzi navigates seamlessly from one song to the next. By the time you have finished listening, you have the impression of having heard one long sweet meditation on loss and redemption; while each individual song reflects the depth of his warmth and humanity. If you are looking for a timeless acoustic performance, GET THIS ALBUM!"
Outstanding
Larry L. Kistler | 12/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"excellent guitar, vocals, dripping with feeling. I want more of his stuff for certain!"
Yes!
Menzies Alisdair | Geneva Switzerland | 10/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD just blows me away each time I hear it. Definitely one of the best CDs in my collection. This man reaches out to the very core of your soul..."