| Leonard Dembo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara |
| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
| Born | (1959-12-29)29 December 1959 Chivi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 9 April 1996(1996-04-09) (aged 36) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Treble Guitar |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, a.k.a Kwangwari Gwaindepi also Musoro We Nyoka (born 29 December 1959 in Chivi – 9 April 1996), was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician and member of the bands Barura Express and The Outsiders. 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.
Career
Leonard Dembo's most successful album, Chitekete, sold over 100,000 copies. The title song was used as the intro song for Angeline Musasiwa's Miss World World 1994 campaign in which she finished third.
Death
Leonard Dembo died on April 9, 1996 at the age of 36.
References
Discography
Albums
| Mai Nevana Vavo | 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Areta |
| 2 | Dai Mandizarurirawo |
| 3 | Musingure |
| 4 | Mwana Wangu Igoridhe |
| 5 | Sharai |
| 6 | Vakakurera Vakuru |
| Kuziva Mbuya Huudzwa | 1987 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ruva Rashe |
| 2 | Janet |
| 3 | Vane Mazita Ngava Remekedzwe |
| 4 | Ngavakudziwe |
| 5 | Ndave Sekete |
| 6 | Imba Yemashoko |
| 7 | Nhasi Ndazomuona |
| Chitekete | 1991 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chitekete |
| 2 | Sarura Wako |
| 3 | Chinyemu |
| 4 | Tamba Yangu Nditambe Yako |
| 5 | Ndozvireva Kunaani |
| Nzungu Ndamenya | February 15, 1994 | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nzungu Ndamenya | 12:35 |
| 2 | Kukura Mumhu | 10:21 |
| 3 | Munovenga Mudzimai Wangu | 12:57 |
| 4 | Ndibatsireivo Ndanzwa | 10:21 |
See also
External links
- Mbira, the non-profit organisation devoted to Shona Mbira Music
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/1985763-Leonard-Dembo