Nhava

Mtukudzi, Oliver
Heads Up International
World | May 2005

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2005-06-08
Tuku is back with another delicious, warm, life-affirming release. This singer/songwriter/guitarist from Zimbabwe has a relaxed style and a unique sound that features strong backing chorus, sunny African percussion/strings and swaying rhythms. It’s music that will clear your mind and make you feel good. Lyrics in Shona.

*1. A bright, warm sway. Great intro to his music.
2. Sweet and low key w/guitar/piano/vocals.
3. Almost bluesy guitar, vocals. Nicely strong.
*4. Lightly bouncy. Nice blend of vox/strings/perc.
5. Good vocals, midtempo w/a sweet quality.
*6. A happy sound. I’ll let Sunshine add her comments here:
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*7. A relaxed Afro-Gospel sound w/keyboards. Nice!
8. Midtempo blend of sound-flavored goodness.
9. Slower and sad. About the good dying young. Lyrical.
*10. Percussion-driven w/nice energy. Faster than most.
11. Midtempo w/strong vocals & good use of chorus.
12. Sweet, happy song of gratitude. Really nice.

Recent airplay

Hope
Clean Copper RadioMay 11, 2015
Ninipa
At the Cafe BohemianSep 19, 2006
Menzva Kudzimba
At the Cafe BohemianDec 27, 2005
Pindirai
Hope
At the Cafe BohemianAug 09, 2005
Ninipa

Charting

2005-06-13 — 2005-08-15 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Aug 14 1
Aug 7 1
Jul 31 1
Jul 24 1
Jul 17 2
Jul 10 3
Jul 3 1
Jun 26 2

Track listing

1. Ninipa
2. Izere Mhepo
3. Pindirai
4. Menzva Kudzimba
5. Hazvireve
6. Hope
7. Tiregereriwo
8. Handiro Dambudziko
9. Tiri Mubindu
10. Dzokai
11. Tozeza
12. Dzidziso