Leonard Dembo
Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, also Musoro We Nyoka (born Kwangwari Gwaindepi; 6 February 1959 in Chivi , Masvingo province of Zimbabwe – 9 April 1996[1]), was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician and member of the band Barura Express. 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.
Leonard Dembo | |
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| Birth name | Kwangwarai Gwaindepi |
| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. meaning.- Snake-Head) |
| Born | 6 February 1959 Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Chivi, Masvingo |
| Died | 9 April 1996 (aged 37) Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
| Labels | Gramma |
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 | 1986 |
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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 |
| Sharai | 1987 |
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| 1 | Areta |
| 2 | Dai Mandizarurirawo |
| 3 | Musingure |
| 4 | Mwana Wangu Igoridhe |
| 5 | Sharai |
| 6 | Vakakurera Vakuru |
| Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa | 1987 |
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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 |
| 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 |
See also
References
- The Engraving on Dembo's Tombstone
External links
- Mbira, the non-profit organisation devoted to Shona Mbira Music
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/1985763-Leonard-Dembo
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