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Leonard Dembo
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Leonard Dembo | |
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| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
| Born | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara 29 December 1959 |
| Died | 9 April 1996 (aged 36) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation | 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]
Career
[edit]Leonard Dembo's most successful album, Chitekete, sold over 100,000 copies. The title song was used as the intro song for Angeline Musasiwa's Miss World World 1994 campaign in which she finished third.
Death
[edit]Leonard Dembo died on April 9, 1996 at the age of 36.
References
[edit]- ^ "Leonard Dembo poised for national hero status". Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Leonard Dembo remembered 25 years on". Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
Discography
[edit]Albums
| 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 | 1985 |
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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 |
| Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa | 1986 |
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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 |
| Sharai | 1987 |
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| 1 | Areta |
| 2 | Dai Mandizarurirawo |
| 3 | Musingure |
| 4 | Mwana Wangu Igoridhe |
| 5 | Sharai |
| 6 | Vakakurera Vakuru |
| 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 |
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Mbira, the non-profit organisation devoted to Shona Mbira Music
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/1985763-Leonard-Dembo
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