Chamunorwa / What Are We Fighting for

Thomas Mapfumo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mango
• ASIN: B000003QKJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,472 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #50 in Music > World Music > Africa > Zimbabwe

Track Listings

1. Hwahwa

2. Muramba Doro

3. Chitima Ndikature

4. Chamunorwa

5. Hurokuro

6. Nyama Yekugocha

Editorial Reviews

CD, features Thomas Mapfumo.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now rare classic, April 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Chamunorwa / What Are We Fighting for (Audio CD)

I was extremely fortunate to find a used copy of this now out-of-print classic from 1990. Mapfumo here is in his prime, and the band features a single prominent mbira that gives the music a hard rough and rugged feel, particularly on the title track and Hwahwa, which has since achieved classic status. The traditional beat down song Nyama Yekugocha is an added bonus. Check out Ephraim Karimaura's mbira stle guitar-work over the Afro-poppish rhythm of Murambadoro. The only downer is the album's length, but this is collection material.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album, November 27, 2011

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L. Aaron Dougherty (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chamunorwa / What Are We Fighting for (Audio CD)

I love this album. The drumming is some of the most powerful and restrained I have ever heard. And then there is the rest of the band...and T. M., too. Incredible good stuff.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chamunorwa is amazing!, June 2, 2011

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Christien L. Gagnier - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chamunorwa / What Are We Fighting for (Audio CD)

I have been a fan of contemporary African Music for many years but was blown away by this amazing release. The percussion is flawless; the guitar playing is up front and smooth; the horns accent the breaks in a powerful manner. On top of all this is Mapfumo's singing which sounds effortless yet expresses a depth of emotion that I have rarely experienced in a recording: truly the Lion of Zimbabwe! For anyone wanting an introduction to the modern music of Africa or for serious aficiandos, this is release is highly recommended.