Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)

Cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto of Bhundu Boys

Full Title

Tsvimbodzemoto, Sticks of Fire, More reals Simbabwe Shed Music

Country

Zimbabwe

Artist/Group

Bhundu Boys

Musicians

• Biggie Tembo - guitar, vocals
• Rise Kagona - guitar, vocals
• Shake Kangwena - piano, organ, vocals
• David Mankaba - bass, vocals
• Kenny Chitsvatsva - dums, vocals

Track listing

Side A

No.	Title	Meaning of the text	Length
1.	"Tsvimbodzemoto"	Sticks of fire - guns used in the Zimbabwe War of Independence
2.	"Pendeke"	Careful budgeting allows you to enjoy the fruits of a lifetimes's work
3.	"Vakaparei"	Honesty and communication as a means to solving family problems
4.	"Kupedza muto"	Happy families
5.	"Wafungeyiko"	What have you in mind my darling

Side B

No.	Title	Meaning of the text	Length
1.	"Simbimbino"	A cautionary tale of a greedy man, a woman (his wife), a hole (the trap) and a moralizing pig (the dinner)
2.	"Chekudya Chose"	"When in Rome ..."
3.	"Nhai mukoma"	Do not covet thy neighbors goods -It is foolish to die for riches that are not yours
4.	"Une shuwa"	Guard your tongue to ensure you do not offend your friends
5.	"Chimanimani"	Spiritual home of the Bhundu Boys

Language

Shona

Production

Recording

• Steve Roskilly (production, recording)
• Shed Studio

Place of recording

Harare

Release

Year

1987

Publisher

Discafrique International Limited

Label

Afri

Number

ZZ03

Place

Harare

Country

Zimbabwe

Distribution

Revolver / Cartel

Sources

Cassette in private collection.

Cover

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  Frontside of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto

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  Narrow side of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto

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  Backside of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto

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  Inner page of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto