Machanic Manyeruke and the Puritans

Machanic Manyeruke, Mechanic Manyeruke and the Puritans | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Flying Fish Records
• ASIN: B000000MQP
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,659 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #57 in Music > World Music > Africa > Zimbabwe

Track Listings

1. Kana Vatsvene Vopinda [When the Saings Go Marching In]

2. Ndofara [I Am Happy]

3. Zvandaiva Mutadzi Zvangu [I Used to Be a Sinner]

4. Ndiani Achandiudza [Who Is Going to Tell Me]

5. Cain Na Abel [Cain and Abel]

6. Jesu Pamuchinjikwa [Jesus on the Crucifix]

7. Zakewu [Zacheas]

8. Jonah Weninivha [Jonah and the Whale]

9. Petro Anoramba [The DeNial of Peter]

10. Jesu Unomutsa Razaro [Resurrection of Lazarus]

11. Mwari Wakanka [God Is Good]

12. Huyai Tinamate [Come Let's Pray]

13. Maiwe Muponesi Wangu [My Saviour]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful Zimbabwean songs & smiling guitar, October 5, 2004

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Zordano - See all my reviews

This review is from: Machanic Manyeruke and the Puritans (Audio CD)

This is a very strong set from Mechanic Manyeruke, leader of Zimbabwean gospel group `The Puritans'. They developed an international following at the height of their popularity in the late 80s to mid 90s through tours in Europe and the US.

Manyeruke writes and performs the melodic, dancing, sunny songs and The Puritans support with celebratory, joyful backing vocals.

The lyrics are in Bantu and Mechanic's vocals are gentle, earnest and spirited. He supports with irresistible guitar work - typical of much African guitar, he concentrates on high trebly triads to produce a happy, delightful, lightly attacking, rhythmical sound.

If you like African music, especially for its distinctive guitar sounds, this comes strongly recommended.

[A bonus is that the Bantu lyrics spare us from all the facile drivel about 'the Lord Jesus', 'God', 'Christ' and other such brain-washed mind-loops of gibberish].

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars solo electric guitar and vocals, April 27, 2005

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ingonyama "ingonyama" (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Machanic Manyeruke and the Puritans (Audio CD)

I don't have the CD--I have a Zimbabwean cassette that someone brought back for me in 1993. I first heard MM on the BBC in 1991 and was determined to get hold of his music... As other reviewers say, this is joyful, inspirational music whether you understand Shona or not. The combination of electric guitar and vocals is absolutely gorgeous.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best of mechanic manyeruke, December 1, 2002

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edwin rance (basildon,england,uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Machanic Manyeruke and the Puritans (Audio CD)

this is the best album ever released by mechanic and i like it cause it tells a story and reminds me of a lot of things we face in life and that the lord is great