Best of the Four Brothers: Makorokoto

Best of the Four Brothers: Makorokoto Artist: The Four Brothers
Label: Atomic Theory
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 042063110623
EAN: 0042063110623
ASIN: B000001DPB


Release Date: 1992-09-29

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Tracks:

  1. Vchandifunga
  2. Vimbayi
  3. Rumidzai
  4. MaKoro Koto
  5. Rudo Imoto
  6. Pasi Pano Pane Zviedzo
  7. Maishoko Aba Namai
  8. Guhwa Uri Mwana Wanni
  9. Wapenga Nayo Bonus
  10. Siya Zuiriko
  11. Rugane
  12. Ndakatadzeiko
  13. Pamusoror
  14. Nhaka-Yemusiiranwa
  15. Sara Tasangana
  16. Ndakatambura

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WOW.......2002-01-19

An unmistakeable classic. The Four Brothers have proven to be one of Zimbabwe's top acts, and their first "Best Of.." compilation surely does not disappoint. Filled with 16 glorious guitar tracks, Makorokoto will definitely get you hooked on the mastery of Zimbabwean guitar. This album is everything it is said to be.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet Zimbabwean Soul.......2000-09-12

The Four Brothers, though not brothers, are four musicians very much in sync. Their line-up is simple: Bass/drums/lead/rhythm and vocals, backed up by a horn section on some tracks. Their strengths are that their sound is raw and soulful, and their compositions beautiful, ranging from the laid back GUHWA URI MWANA WAANI, to the frenetic WAPENGA NAYO BONUS. This CD consists of 16 tracks and contains very nearly 80 minutes of spirit-raising lyrics dealing with such human experiences as the destructive power of gossip, jealousy, unfaithfulness, the joys of love, marriage and parenthood, and most importantly, the celebration of freedom (MAKOROKOTO), all sung from the heart. The style is unmistakably Zimbabwean, and comparisons with Thomas Mapfuno apt upto a point. However these guys have a family likeness all their own.

A rare album of great power.

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