Tsimba Itsoka

World | Aug 2007

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2007-08-28
Deliciously cool African pop/folk/jazz from one of the leading lights in Zimbabwean music. Featuring his warm, lived-in, vocals, sharp arrangements, a top-notch band, and wonderful compositions. In Shona.

*1. Relaxed and warm w/great sax/vocal harmonies. So good.
2. Bright and swaying w/a joyful energy.
3. Mid/upbeat Afro pop w/a more plugged-in sound.
*4. Light, midtempo w/a slight bounce and relaxed sound.
*5. Mid/upbeat w/extra good use of chorus.
6. Midtempo w/good strings/sax. Nicely bright.
7. Relaxed and a bit subdued w/a slight touch of jazz.
8. Mid/upbeat w/strong vocals & a driving sound.
9. Piano/sax intro midtempo w/a reflective air.
*10. Midtempo w/strong chorus & a relaxed sway.
*11. Midtempo w/bright sax accents & cool vocals.
*12. Upbeat w/a soukous-y feel & sweet melody.

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Charting

2007-09-02 — 2007-11-04 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Nov 4 1
Oct 28 1
Oct 21 1
Oct 14 2
Oct 7 1
Sep 23 1
Sep 16 2

Track listing

1. Ungade We?
2. Chikara
3. Kuropodza
4. Mhinduro
5. Hapana Kuti Mbijana
6. Njuga
7. Kuipedza
8. Masimba Mashoma
9. Mbiri Hurimbo
10. Nzungu Imwe
11. Vachakunonokera
12. Kumirira Nekumirira