Great information.. however the exclusion is of the famous Devera Ngwena jazz Band on the talk was a bit of a blow.. mr Jonah Moyo and he’s crew chunned hit after hit from the early 80’s up to 90’s because of there popularity they opened show for ub40 received a lot of accolades,even Leonard dembo Tuku they use to curtain raise for Devera Ngwena .. solo na mutsai,masvingo ne carpet wanguP etc all these became national anthems..
I think we cant talk about sungura without talking about Jonah Moyo who is arguably the father of Sungura music for he started playing Tsava Tsava(Sungura) way before Sungura boys. Pengaudzoke also had a very huge contribution to the sungura genre
I agree 100% , Jonah Moyo is actually the pioneer of Zimbabwean Sungura but surprisingly I have noticed that when ever Sungura legends are mentioned he is left out. A lot of people credit the Sungura Boys as the pioneer of Sungura Music , which is not true as the Sungura boys only came on to the music scene in 1982. The Deverangwena jazz band released their first hit in 1979 called Deverangwena Zhimhozhi. By 1982 Deverangwena jazz band was a house hold name and up to 1986 Jonah Moyo was the leading Sungura musician. Most Sungura music of the time which was fast paced was influenced by the Deverangwena jazz band.
@@kudajenami4055 lam also a huge Fan of Tineyi Chikupo, but in the 70 he wasn't playing sungura music, his music was more of Jit or Chimurenga . The Godfather of sungura music as we know it today is Jonah Moyo and any talk of the history of Sungura without Jonah Moyo is a waste of time. Deverangwena Jazz Band was formed in 1978, way before Dembo, Chibadura, Chimbutuz came onto the music scene This documentary is shallow and poorly researched and not helpful at all in as far as showing the history or origins of Sungura.
I would say it is a good start where more research documentation still has to be done. This particular documentary has tried to touch on too many issues of local music yet its title is about Sungura Music which is a genre of Zimbabwe Music. There is a lot to write /record on Sungura Music alone hence the need to focus largely on that. My personal view is that Zexie Manatsa,Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi don't belong to this genre as they developed their own distinct music. In short Sungura Music is one long Chapter when writing a book about Zimbabwe Music which has developed a lot of interesting genres...and that chapter is way longer than what has been represented here. How did the presenters fail to mention "Kumusha KwaAmbuya' song by The Sungura Boys fronted by John Chibadura as the lead singer. That is one particular song that brought Sungura Music to the forefront. Ephraim Joe's role in promoting the genre is underplayed in here as well as the likes of Sheperd Chinyani. Job Mashanda's career may have been short-lived but he deserves some mention. They are many missing piece which more documentaries are hoped can help fill using this documentary as a template.
Wonderful research just to add try to find Kanindo, hundhwe, benga music. Relationship with someone called Phares Kanindo the founder of the record label known as Sungura that marketed Luo benga towards the Southern Africa. The record label later became a genre in Zimbabwe plus his name KANINDO. Wish I added some little information
You have helped the situation. Her research was not complete without this history. Benga, Sungura Kanindo has it's foundation in your comment. I hope she positively learnt from your comment
I wouldn't say that but state that it is a good start......there are many missing pages. The documentary says The Sungura Boys are not the first to play the genre but don't go to mention that first person group.
Great information.. however the exclusion is of the famous Devera Ngwena jazz Band on the talk was a bit of a blow.. mr Jonah Moyo and he’s crew chunned hit after hit from the early 80’s up to 90’s because of there popularity they opened show for ub40 received a lot of accolades,even Leonard dembo Tuku they use to curtain raise for Devera Ngwena .. solo na mutsai,masvingo ne carpet wanguP etc all these became national anthems..
I think we cant talk about sungura without talking about Jonah Moyo who is arguably the father of Sungura music for he started playing Tsava Tsava(Sungura) way before Sungura boys. Pengaudzoke also had a very huge contribution to the sungura genre
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True, how can she skip Jonah Moyo
I pick the late Tineyi Chikupo as the father of sungura, he came to the fore way back in the 70s, long before Jonah Moyo arrived on the scene...
I agree 100% , Jonah Moyo is actually the pioneer of Zimbabwean Sungura but surprisingly I have noticed that when ever Sungura legends are mentioned he is left out. A lot of people credit the Sungura Boys as the pioneer of Sungura Music , which is not true as the Sungura boys only came on to the music scene in 1982. The Deverangwena jazz band released their first hit in 1979 called Deverangwena Zhimhozhi. By 1982 Deverangwena jazz band was a house hold name and up to 1986 Jonah Moyo was the leading Sungura musician. Most Sungura music of the time which was fast paced was influenced by the Deverangwena jazz band.
@@kudajenami4055 lam also a huge Fan of Tineyi Chikupo, but in the 70 he wasn't playing sungura music, his music was more of Jit or Chimurenga . The Godfather of sungura music as we know it today is Jonah Moyo and any talk of the history of Sungura without Jonah Moyo is a waste of time. Deverangwena Jazz Band was formed in 1978, way before Dembo, Chibadura, Chimbutuz came onto the music scene This documentary is shallow and poorly researched and not helpful at all in as far as showing the history or origins of Sungura.
Im here for the Leonard Dembo part 🥰
Thanks for watching. Your father was a legend, a class of his own 🔥
I would say it is a good start where more research documentation still has to be done. This particular documentary has tried to touch on too many issues of local music yet its title is about Sungura Music which is a genre of Zimbabwe Music. There is a lot to write /record on Sungura Music alone hence the need to focus largely on that. My personal view is that Zexie Manatsa,Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi don't belong to this genre as they developed their own distinct music. In short Sungura Music is one long Chapter when writing a book about Zimbabwe Music which has developed a lot of interesting genres...and that chapter is way longer than what has been represented here. How did the presenters fail to mention "Kumusha KwaAmbuya' song by The Sungura Boys fronted by John Chibadura as the lead singer. That is one particular song that brought Sungura Music to the forefront. Ephraim Joe's role in promoting the genre is underplayed in here as well as the likes of Sheperd Chinyani. Job Mashanda's career may have been short-lived but he deserves some mention. They are many missing piece which more documentaries are hoped can help fill using this documentary as a template.
thank you for the great documentary
Wonderful research just to add try to find Kanindo, hundhwe, benga music. Relationship with someone called Phares Kanindo the founder of the record label known as Sungura that marketed Luo benga towards the Southern Africa. The record label later became a genre in Zimbabwe plus his name KANINDO. Wish I added some little information
You have helped the situation. Her research was not complete without this history. Benga, Sungura Kanindo has it's foundation in your comment. I hope she positively learnt from your comment
This is awesome 🎉 thank you for making this
Thanks for this. Really interesting and informative.
I wouldn't say that but state that it is a good start......there are many missing pages. The documentary says The Sungura Boys are not the first to play the genre but don't go to mention that first person group.
Great stuff and well researched👏🏽👏🏽 really enjoyed the context
Ngwenya Brothers were also part of the bands that lit the 1990s scene. Paul Matavire.
I pick the late Tineyi Chikupo as the father of sungura, he came to the fore way back in the 70s, long before the others arrived on the scene...
Jonah moyo is the father of sungura
I wonder why Chamunorwa nebeta and Pengaudzoke are always ignored
A very good start...
You are a star
Thanks for your support! 🙏🏿
This is good
Wats the samanyenga song at the end. Who's the musician
Samanyemba by Tongai Moyo
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