The Best Of James Chimombe

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In Zimbabwe, the clear, reedy voice of James Chimombe remains as one of the cherished sounds of the country's modern musical era. A guitarist, composer, and singer, Chimombe wrote and performed popular radio hits from the mid-70's until his tragic death in 1990. During those years, Chimombe played a hey role in Zimbabwe's appropriation of pop styles from Zaire, Kenya, South Africa, and the United States. Zairean rumba, township mbaqanga, and Country and Western music all influenced Chimombe's work, and yet, every track he recorded sounds unmistakably Zimbabwean. This is the first compilation of his work to reach Europe and the United States. 13 songs, 71 minutes.

1. Mukwasha
2. Muchiti Mugere
3. Zvaitika
4. Siya Wawonska
5. Jemedza
6. Zviwuya Zvirimberi
7. Kudakwashe
8. Chawana Mumwe
9. Cecilia
10. Zvakaoma
11. Bindura
12. Manakandafa
13. Masutu

Title: The Best Of James Chimombe
Sales Rank: 472091 in Music
Artist: James Chimombe and the Ocean City Band
Label: Zimbob, Audio CD, 1 Disc
Package Dimensions: 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches, 0.18 pounds