Leonard Dembo
Leonard Dembo | |
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Birth name | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara |
Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
Born | Chivi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe | 29 December 1959
Died | 9 April 1996 Harare, Zimbabwe | (aged 36)
Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Treble Guitar |
Years active | 1982–1996 |
Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, a.k.a Kwangwari Gwaindepi also Musoro We Nyoka (born 29 December 1959 in Chivi – 9 April 1996), was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician and member of the bands Barura Express and The Outsiders.[1] Incorporating traditional Shona sayings in his lyrics, his musical style was sungura-based, played on electric guitars tuned to emulate the characteristic sounds of the mbira.[2]
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[edit]Discography
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Mai Nevana Vavo | 1984 |
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1 | Mai Nevana Vavo |
2 | Huya Tivake Imba |
3 | Shamwari |
4 | Linda |
5 | Dhiya Wangu Lovemore |
6 | Ziviso |
7 | Varaidzo |
8 | Seiko |
Nhamo Moto | 1986 |
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1 | Nhamo Moto |
2 | Ndisiyei Ndakadaro |
3 | Kudya Zvinonaka |
4 | Muchauya Here Gore Rino |
5 | Wada Ne N'anga |
6 | Tezvara |
7 | Chiiko Chinokunetsa |
8 | Ruchiva |
Sharai | 1987 |
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1 | Areta |
2 | Dai Mandizarurirawo |
3 | Musingure |
4 | Mwana Wangu Igoridhe |
5 | Sharai |
6 | Vakakurera Vakuru |
Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa | 1987 |
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1 | Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa |
2 | Manager |
3 | Kufa Vachitambura |
4 | Dai Wadzoka |
5 | Murambiwa |
6 | Zuva Randakadana Newe |
7 | Edhina |
8 | Chiri Mberi Mutoro Wamambo |
Kukura Kwedu | 1988 |
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1 | Kukura Kwedu |
2 | Kusatenda Huroyi |
3 | Vamwene Ne Muroora |
4 | Ndinotenda Midzimu Yangu |
5 | Tulisile |
6 | Munyika Munezvipo |
7 | Usaore Moyo |
8 | Pasina Rudhe |
Ruva Rashe | 1989 |
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1 | Ruva Rashe |
2 | Janet |
3 | Vane Mazita Ngava Remekedzwe |
4 | Ngavakudziwe |
5 | Ndave Sekete |
6 | Imba Yemashoko |
7 | Nhasi Ndazomuona |
Chitekete | 1991 |
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1 | Chitekete |
2 | Sarura Wako |
3 | Chinyemu |
4 | Tamba Yangu Nditambe Yako |
5 | Ndozvireva Kunaani |
Nzungu Ndamenya | February 15, 1994 | Running time |
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1 | Nzungu Ndamenya | 12:35 |
2 | Kukura Mumhu | 10:21 |
3 | Munovenga Mudzimai Wangu | 12:57 |
4 | Ndibatsireivo Ndanzwa | 10:21 |