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cd cover Thomas Mapfumo and Blacks Unlimited
Chimurenga Explosion
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The king of Zimbabwean music returns again with a hard hitting, heavily acoustic recording, full of the sound of the mbira and the rippling guitar lines that make his sound famous. Add to that his usual hard-hitting, take-no-prisoners lyrics and this recording hits its mark.

"Masterfully arranged with the cultural mbira sound blended with the lead guitar of the highest order, plus the sweet backing vocals... It's pure magic, and the Chimurenga Explosion might result in tremors, so watch out! - Sunday Mail Magazine

"Mapfumo is in the thick of it all, leading a pack of seasoned mbira players, sharp percussion and raucous horns to create great Chimurenga dance music. ... Mapfumo is still very involved in the battle for the rights of ordinary Zimbabweans, carefully channeling his anger, never allowing it to spill out into chaos." - Opiyo Oloya, RootsWorld

Also by Thomas Mapfumo
Secrets and Dreams, with Wadada Leo Smith
Live at El Rey

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