Mr. Music (Africa)

by Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited

Type: Album
Released: 1 January 1985
Label: Gramma
Country: Zimbabwe
Length: 36:54
Community rating: 3.71/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Thomas Mapfumo, A.K. Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Mr. Music (Africa)' confirmed Mapfumo's stardom at home, refining the soul, rock and reggae fusion that 'Mabasa' had introduced. It was the third album in the Blacks Unlimited's mid decade run for Gramma, following 'Ndangariro' and 'Mabasa'.

Genres

Chimurenga

Descriptors: political, rhythmic, guitars, percussive, melodic

Tracklist

Congress (10:34)
Kufa Kwangu (7:57)
Tondobayana (5:29)
Juanita (7:31)
Maria (5:21)

Credits

Thomas Mapfumo - primary artist, written-by
A.K. Mapfumo - producer
Bothwell Nyamhondera - engineer