Mtukudzi grew up in Highfield, a poor neighborhood in Salisbury (modern-day Harare) in Southern Rhodesia. He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels, a band that also featured Thomas Mapfumo and fellow guitarist James Chimombe. They were given the rare opportunity by Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo, an African nationalist and music promotor, who provided money and resources to the group. He allowed them to perform at Club Mutanga (Pungwe) which, at the time, was the only night club available for blacks under Rhodesia's policy of segregation. Their single Dzandimomotera went gold and Tuku's first album followed, which was also a major success. Mtukudzi was also a contributor to Mahube, Southern Africa's "supergroup".[1]
With his husky voice, Mtukudzi became the most recognised voice to emerge from Zimbabwe and onto the international scene and he earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond. A member of Zimbabwe's KoreKore group, with Nzou Samanyanga as his totem, he sang in the nation's dominant Shona language along with Ndebele and English. He also incorporated elements of different musical traditions, giving his music a distinctive style, known to fans as Tuku Music.
Mtukudzi had a number of tours around the world. He was on several tours in the UK, US and Canada to perform for large audiences. In 2017 Mtukudzi entertained guests at the wedding of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo.[2]
Social commentary
Prior to the independence of Zimbabwe, Mtukudzi's music depicted the struggles under Rhodesian white minority rule.[3] In subsequent years following Zimbabwean independence, his music has advocated for tolerance and peace and has frequently portrayed the struggles of women and children.[4]
Personal life and death
Mtukudzi was the father of five children and had two grandchildren. Two of his children are also musicians. His son Sam Mtukudzi, a successful musician in his own right, died in a car accident in March 2010 and in 2013, Mtukudzi released an album titled "Sarawoga", in tribute to his son.[5][6][7]
On 23 January 2019, Mtukudzi died at the age of 66 at Avenues Clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe after a long battle with diabetes mellitus.[8]
2012 Sarawoga — Sarawoga laments the losses that the legend has had to endure in his life, not least the loss of life. Thus he has been left 'alone' in a sense, hence the title Sarawoga (left alone).
Neria (dir. Goodwin Mawuru, written by Tsitsi Dangarembga, 1993). Mtukudzi starred in the movie and made the soundtrack.
Shanda (dir. John and Louise Riber, 2002, rev. 2004)[10]
Sarawoga, 2009, was written by Elias C. Machemedze, directed by Watson Chidzomba and produced by Oliver Mtukudzi, who also did the soundtrack for the film.
2012 Nzou NeMhuru Mudanga DVD, the live recording of a show, a theatrical performance which Tuku had with his son just weeks before his death.
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Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi 22 September 1952 23 January 2019 was a Zimbabwean musician businessman philanthropist human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region Oliver Tuku MtukudziBackground informationBorn 1952 09 22 22 September 1952Highfield Southern Rhodesia modern day Harare Zimbabwe Died23 January 2019 2019 01 23 aged 66 Harare ZimbabweGenresAfro Jazz Tuku MusicInstrument s GuitarYears active1977 2019 Contents 1 Career 2 Social commentary 3 Personal life and death 4 Discography 4 1 Contributing artist 5 Filmography 6 Awards 7 ReferencesCareer Edit Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits Mtukudzi grew up in Highfield a poor neighborhood in Salisbury modern day Harare in Southern Rhodesia He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels a band that also featured Thomas Mapfumo and fellow guitarist James Chimombe They were given the rare opportunity by Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo an African nationalist and music promotor who provided money and resources to the group He allowed them to perform at Club Mutanga Pungwe which at the time was the only night club available for blacks under Rhodesia s policy of segregation Their single Dzandimomotera went gold and Tuku s first album followed which was also a major success Mtukudzi was also a contributor to Mahube Southern Africa s supergroup 1 With his husky voice Mtukudzi became the most recognised voice to emerge from Zimbabwe and onto the international scene and he earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond A member of Zimbabwe s KoreKore group with Nzou Samanyanga as his totem he sang in the nation s dominant Shona language along with Ndebele and English He also incorporated elements of different musical traditions giving his music a distinctive style known to fans as Tuku Music Mtukudzi had a number of tours around the world He was on several tours in the UK US and Canada to perform for large audiences In 2017 Mtukudzi entertained guests at the wedding of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo 2 Social commentary EditPrior to the independence of Zimbabwe Mtukudzi s music depicted the struggles under Rhodesian white minority rule 3 In subsequent years following Zimbabwean independence his music has advocated for tolerance and peace and has frequently portrayed the struggles of women and children 4 Personal life and death EditMtukudzi was the father of five children and had two grandchildren Two of his children are also musicians His son Sam Mtukudzi a successful musician in his own right died in a car accident in March 2010 and in 2013 Mtukudzi released an album titled Sarawoga in tribute to his son 5 6 7 On 23 January 2019 Mtukudzi died at the age of 66 at Avenues Clinic in Harare Zimbabwe after a long battle with diabetes mellitus 8 Discography Edit1978 Ndipeiwo Zano re released 2000 1979 Chokwadi Chichabuda 1979 Muroi Ndiani 1980 Africa re released 2000 1981 Shanje 1981 Pfambi 1982 Maungira 1982 Please Ndapota 1983 Nzara 1983 Oliver s Greatest Hits 1984 Hwema Handirase 1985 Mhaka 1986 Gona 1986 Zvauya Sei 1987 Wawona 1988 Nyanga Nyanga 1988 Strange Isn t It 1988 Sugar Pie 1989 Grandpa Story 1990 Chikonzi 1990 Pss Pss Hallo 1990 Shoko 1991 Mutorwa 1992 Rombe 1992 Rumbidzai Jehova 1992 Neria soundtrack 1993 Son of Africa 1994 Ziwere MuKobenhavn 1995 Was My Child 1996 Svovi yangu 1995 The Other Side Live in Switzerland 1995 Ivai Navo 1997 Ndega Zvangu re released 2001 1997 Chinhamwe 1998 Dzangu Dziye 1999 Tuku Music 2000 Paivepo 2001 Neria 2001 Bvuma Tolerance 2002 Shanda soundtrack 2002 Vhunze Moto 2003 Shanda Alula Records 2003 Tsivo Revenge 2004 Greatest Hits Tuku Years 2004 Mtukudzi Collection 1991 1997 2004 Mtukudzi Collection 1984 1991 2005 Nhava 2006 Wonai 2007 Tsimba Itsoka 2008 Dairai Believe 2010 Rudaviro 2010 Kutsi Kwemoyo compilation 9 2011 Rudaviro 2011 Abi angu Duets of My Time 2012 Sarawoga Sarawoga laments the losses that the legend has had to endure in his life not least the loss of life Thus he has been left alone in a sense hence the title Sarawoga left alone 2014 Mukombe Wemvura 2016 God Bless You The Gospel Collection 2016 Eheka Nhai Yahwe 2018 hany a Concern Contributing artist Edit 1996 The Rough Guide to the Music of Zimbabwe World Music Network 1999 Unwired Acoustic Music from Around the World World Music Network 2000 Unwired Africa World Music Network Filmography EditJit dir Michael Raeburn 1990 Neria dir Goodwin Mawuru written by Tsitsi Dangarembga 1993 Mtukudzi starred in the movie and made the soundtrack Shanda dir John and Louise Riber 2002 rev 2004 10 Sarawoga 2009 was written by Elias C Machemedze directed by Watson Chidzomba and produced by Oliver Mtukudzi who also did the soundtrack for the film 2012 Nzou NeMhuru Mudanga DVD the live recording of a show a theatrical performance which Tuku had with his son just weeks before his death Awards EditAn honorary degree from the University of Zimbabwe in December 2003 11 M Net Best Soundtrack Award in 1992 for Neria 12 References Edit Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits Zimbabwe Music Guide Archived from the original on 28 August 2007 Retrieved 3 September 2007 Tuku serenades Chivayo s marriage ceremony guests The Herald Retrieved 10 January 2017 Mtukudzi buried in his home village 27 January 2019 Retrieved 29 January 2019 Oliver Mtukudzi and his talking guitar was our gift from Zimbabwe to the world Quartz Africa 26 January 2019 Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has died CNN 23 January 2019 Retrieved 24 January 2019 Sam Mtukudzi dies in car crash Newzimbabwe com 15 March 2010 Archived from the original on 17 March 2010 Retrieved 30 June 2012 Oliver Mtukudzi s son dies in car crash Times LIVE 15 March 2010 Retrieved 30 June 2012 Music legend Oliver Mtukudzi s guitar strums silenced in diabetes battle Nairobi News 23 January 2019 Retrieved 23 January 2019 Tuku debuts double album on UK tour New Zimbabwe 13 July 2010 Retrieved 2 August 2010 Review of Shanda movie at Dandamutande Mtukudzi Ringo expected for UK concerts New Zimbabwe com 11 October 2006 Archived from the original on 27 September 2007 Oliver Mtukudzi Biography Sheer Sound Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oliver Mtukudzi amp oldid 1129925273, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
