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1	Tuku Music [Putumayo] (1999) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi The songs on "Tuku Music" are both exotic and simple (Tuku is Mtukudzi's nickname). There's nothing especially unusual about Mtukudzi's instrumentation. For those familiar with Zimbabwean mbira music (mbira is the Shona thumb piano), Tuku's sound shows the influence of this bright, mesmerizing music, particularly in the guitar lines, but this is ... see all copies from $32.98! new only from $32.98!
2	Oliver Mtukudzi Collection (2003) more music like this by Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi A greatest-hits compilation of sorts, Oliver Mtukudzi Collection focuses on the last four years of Mtukudzi's 25-year career. Capitalizing a bit on his time with Putumayo, this period is labeled as "The Tuku Years" -- essentially his time with producer Steve Dyer, putting out a slightly fuller sound than in his previous albums. The songs come ... see all copies from $6.70! new only from $33.97!
3	Shanda (2002) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi see all copies from $7.82! new only from $14.19!
4	4-Track Recording Session (2006) more music like this by The Green Arrows see all copies from $14.19! new only from $14.19!
5	The Long Walk (2007) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo see all copies from $3.99! new only from $10.96!
6	Africa Fete '99 (1999) more music like this by Various Artists Africa Fete 99 features rare and unreleased tracks from the stars of that year's concert, including Taj Mahal, Baba Maal, Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko. Heather Phares, All Music Guide see all copies from $2.99! new only from $2.99!
7	Nhava (2005) more music like this by Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi In addition to being one of contemporary jazz's top indie labels, Heads Up International has delved brilliantly into the vast riches of African music these past years, bringing masters from that continent to a greater stateside awareness via its Heads Up Africa series. South Africa has gotten most of the attention over the years, but as singer, ... see all copies from $14.58! new only from $17.06!
8	Tsimba Itsoka (2007) more music like this by Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi A worthy, rhythmically intense, and spiritual-minded follow-up to the Zimbabwean Afro-pop icon's 2005 Heads Up debut, Nhava, this collection is geared around an encouraging musical discussion of a specific theme whose elements are embodied in each engaging, exotically soulful track. Translated literally, the album title means "No Foot, No ... see all copies from $14.38! new only from $16.81!
9	Collected: 1985-1991 (2006) more music like this by Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi see all copies from $12.29! new only from $14.95!
10	Collected: 1991-1997 (2006) more music like this by Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi see all copies from $12.29! new only from $14.95!
11 view cover	Choice Chimurenga (2004) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo This is essentially a best-of, capturing select tracks from Mapfumo's albums on Anonym over the last several years. Listening to his best work like this, it's apparent how he's changed his sound, making it punchier. He's added brass here and there, bumped up the bass, and sometimes it seems as if he's spent a lot of time lately listening to roots ... see all copies from $13.22! new only from $14.95!
12 view cover	Neria (2001) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi see all copies from $69.98!
13 view cover	Zimbabwe Frontline (1986) more music like this by Various Artists Thomas Mapfumo, the pioneer of Zimbabwean electic mbira (kalimba) music, is the most recognizable name among those included on this compilation of native chimurenga ("liberation") songs. Though played largely on electric guitars, the riffs recall the mbira, and the songs are augmented by traditional instruments like the marimba and rattles. ... see all copies from $15.99!
14 view cover	Smooth Africa, Vol. 2: Exploring the Soul (2003) more music like this by Various Artists The follow-up to the first Smooth Africa album, this one also aims to merge South African pop with American smooth jazz in the interests of creating a third stream musical force, better musical understanding between cultures and all that. Fortunately for the groove-oriented listener, the irresistible force (South Africa) overpowers the immovable ... see all copies from $13.12! new only from $16.89!
15 view cover	Other Side (2004) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits see all copies from $14.66! new only from $20.59!
16 view cover	Shanda [CD & DVD] (2004) more music like this by Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi see all copies from $12.95! new only from $17.24!
17 view cover	Tsivo (2004) more music like this by Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Think of it as Tuku (as Mtukudzi is known) unplugged. For Tsivo -- which translates as revenge -- he and his band have gone acoustic. But that doesn't mean a drop in the high quality of his right, or anyone's playing. However, the change does seem to have given very considered arrangements to the music, which comes across as more introspective, ... see all copies from $23.72! new only from $23.72!
18 view cover	The Rough Guide Music Sampler (1999) more music like this by Various Artists An interesting compilation of some very new trends in Italian music. The Italia Nova scene is one that combines traditional Italian music with contemporary electronica in some form. It's becoming something of a mainstay of the underground club scene. This trend can take two basic forms: traditional artists adding some electronic kick to their ... see all copies from $8.94!
19 view cover	Chamunorwa (1991) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo This album features Mapfumo's signature chimurenga sound (heavily mbira-influenced guitar lines with added drum sets, etc). One of the nicest things about chimurenga is, simply enough, that it's African guitar work that isn't soukous (soukous is great, but something different is certainly welcome from time to time). Fans of Mapfumo will likely ... see all copies from $27.24!
20 view cover	Ndangariro (1984) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo These were done shortly after the Zimbabwean independence and still have that youthful fire. Myles Boisen, All Music Guide see all copies from $42.47! new only from $43.88!
21 view cover	Toi Toi (2002) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo Given Thomas Mapfumo's reputation as a major contemporary artist in world music (which is more than justified), it's easy to forget that traditional music lies at the very heart of his sound. Lyrically, much of the content is traditionally influenced (indeed, "Dande" is actually a traditional Shona melody). That's not to say he's abandoned his ... see all copies from $14.85! new only from $14.85!
22 view cover	Paivepo (2000) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi Oliver Mtukudzi's star has risen high in the west, due in part to the passionate advocacy of famous stateside admirers like Bonnie Raitt. This second domestically released overview of the Zimbabwean singer/songwriter's work confirms that he is a confident tunesmith who fashions diverse Southern African sources, bright-toned gospel, and Tin Pan ... see all copies from $14.00!
23 view cover	Dreams & Secrets (2001) more music like this by Thomas Mapfumo & Wadada Leo Smith Avant-garde trumpet and flugelhorn player Wadada Leo Smith and chimurenga vocalist Thomas Mapfumo may seem like an odd pairing. Indeed, the differences between their respective styles are apparent on this album; Mapfumo and his band, Blacks Unlimited, sound relaxed and upbeat -- they even approach middle-of-the-road pop on "Big in America" -- ... see all copies from $6.97!
24 view cover	Chimurenga '98 (1999) more music like this by Thomas Mapfuno You have to hand it to Thomas Mapfumo -- the man is never afraid to keep pushing at the boundaries of his music. On this disc, which features some young talent as part of the Blacks Unlimited, he not only plays his trademark mbira-based chimurgena music, but also casts his net as far as Mali with "Ndiyani Waparadza Musha," a mix that works very ... see all copies from $6.91!
25 view cover	Shoko (1994) more music like this by Oliver Mtukudzi see all copies from $21.93! new only from $21.93!

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