Zimbabwe
by Assagai
- Type: Album
- Released: 1971
- Label: Philips
- Country: United Kingdom/South Africa
- Community rating: 3.61/5 from 6 ratings
Artists on this release: Mongezi Feza, Louis Moholo, Smiley De Jonnes, Jon Field, Tony Duhig, Glyn Havard, Bizo Mngqikana, Dudu Pukwana, Terri Quaye, Martha Mdenge, Fred Fredericks
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Assagai's second and final album, 'Zimbabwe', is a forward-looking fusion of funk, rock, and African influences with psychedelic touches. The album's sound is defined by a blend of grinding, groovy riffs, prominent African percussion, and melancholy horn sections, reflecting a clear James Brown influence in its rhythmic structure. Compositions are credited to band members like Dudu Pukwana and Martha Mdenge, as well as three tracks contributed by members of the British progressive rock group Jade Warrior, who also performed on the record, adding to its eclectic and energetic quality.
Genres
Descriptors: progressive, percussive, funky, jamming, communal, fusion, rhythmic, groove-laden, instrumental, saxophone
Tracklist
Credits
- Dudu Pukwana - alto saxophone, piano, composer, Written-By
- Bizo Mngqikana - tenor saxophone
- Fred Fredericks - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Mongezi Feza - trumpet
- Martha Mdenge - vocals, composer, Written-By
- Louis Moholo - drums
- Terri Quaye - congas
- Smiley De Jonnes - congas, percussion
- Glyn Havard - backing band, composer, vocals, bass, Written-By
- Jon Field - backing band, composer, flute, percussion, keyboards, Written-By
- Tony Duhig - backing band, composer, guitar, percussion, keyboards, Written-By
- Richard Dodds - engineer
- Dave Watson - producer
- Roger Dean - cover art
- Assagai - Primary Artist