Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)
Full Title
Tsvimbodzemoto, Sticks of Fire, More reals Simbabwe Shed Music
Genre
Country
Zimbabwe
Artist/Group
Band
Musicians
- Biggie Tembo - guitar, vocals
- Rise Kagona - guitar, vocals
- Shake Kangwena - piano, organ, vocals
- David Mankaba - bass, vocals
- Kenny Chitsvatsva - dums, vocals
Track listing
| 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 |
| 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
Arrangement
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
Number
Place
Country
Comment(s)
Sources
Cassette in private collection.
Cover
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Frontside of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)
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Narrow side of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)
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Backside of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)
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Inner page of the cover of the album Tsvimbodzemoto (Bhundu Boys)
Cassette
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Side A of the album NAME
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Side B of the album NAME
