Oliver Mtukudzi-"Ndakuvara" (Zimbabwe)

Posted by zimvibes
October 02, 2006

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Oliver Mtukudzi- "Ndakuvara"--http://www .zimvibes.com

This video has English subtitles for the lyrics.

Here's some information about Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_%22Tuku%22_Mtukudzi

"Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (born September 22, 1952 in Highfield, Harare) is a Zimbabwean musician, one of the most beloved performers from that country.

He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels, a band which featured Zimbabwean legend Thomas Mapfumo. Their single, "Dzandimomotera," went gold and Tuku's first album followed, and it was also a major success. Mtukudzi is also a contributor to Mahube, Southern Africa's 'supergroup'.[1]

His husky voice has made him the most recognized voice to emerge from Zimbabwe and has earned him a devoted following across Africa and beyond. A member of Zimbabwe's KoreKore tribe, he sings in the nation's dominant Shona language along with Ndebele and English. He also incorporates elements of different musical traditions, giving his music a distinctive "Tuku Music" style. Mtukudzi has had a number of tours around the world. He usually goes to the UK, USA and Canada to perform for large audiences."...