Kassongo Band - Chitepo

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Review by Paul Frields

The Kassongo Band's latest album, Chitepo, is a masterpiece of African music. The band, led by the talented Congolese musician Kassongo Wa Kanema, has created a collection of songs that are both joyous and introspective, celebrating the beauty and resilience of African culture while also exploring the struggles and challenges faced by its people.

The album's title track, "Chitepo," is a stirring tribute to the late Zimbabwean nationalist hero, Herbert Chitepo, and his legacy of resistance against colonialism and oppression. The song's driving rhythms and soaring vocals are a testament to the power of music as a tool for social change.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Mama Africa," a soulful ode to the continent's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, and "Kasongo Rumba," a lively dance tune that showcases the band's virtuosic musicianship and infectious energy.

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Filename: kassongo-band-chitepo.rar
  • MP3 size: 7.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 111 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Chitepo (Part One)4:17
Chitepo (Part Two)3:46

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Catalog Numbers

MOT 19

Labels

  • Gallo
  • Musi-Oa-Tunya

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"

Companies

RoleCompany
Marketed ByGallo Records
Distributed ByGallo Records
Recorded AtShed Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerTymon Mabaleka
EngineerB. Nyamhondera

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Rights Society: Laetrec

About Kassongo Band

Zimbabwean group formed in 1977 made up of seven elements former liberation fighters who had sought exile in Tanzania before independence. Upon returning to Zimbabwe in 1980 the band joined the army and performed various military functions as well as for the public. Members: Matthias Muchawaya, , Marko Sibanda,

Name Vars

  • Kasongo
  • Kasongo Band
  • Kassonga Band
  • Kassongo

Members

  • Ketai
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Summary by Paul Frields

Chitepo is a must-listen for anyone who loves African music and wants to experience the vibrant creativity and spirit of its people. The Kassongo Band has truly outdone themselves with this album, and it is sure to become a classic of the genre.