Chimurenga for Justice

by Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited

Chimurenga for Justice cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1986
  • Label: Gramma
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Length: 43:26
  • Community rating: 3.94/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Jonah Sithole, "Dubfire" Smith, Jon Sellers, Charles Mayana, Lucky Mupawaenda, Tobias Areketa, Sebastien Farado, Priscila Masarira, Manda Hannock, Joe "Munya" Brown, Ginny, Tim West, Shepherd Munyama, The Blacks Unlimited, Thomas Mapfumo, Temba Moncube, Everson Chibamu, Ian Watts, Terry Mhuriro, Delford "Tawanda" Briscoe

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Made in London with the Blacks Unlimited, 'Chimurenga for Justice' loosens the chimurenga groove with a loping reggae pulse and American soul touches. Trumpets and two female vocalists answer Mapfumo's husky lead across half a dozen songs of struggle and praise.

Genres

Descriptors: political, rhythmic, guitars, percussive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Tambazuma Nashe (Dance With The King) (7:52)
  2. Hupenyu Hwangu (All My Life) (9:15)
  3. Rumbidzai Mambo (Praise The King) (6:12)
  4. Mugara Ndega (True Born African) (8:10)
  5. Marondera (A Town In Zimbabwe) (6:04)
  6. One Man One Woman (5:53)

Credits

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