Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998

Zig Zag Band

Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998
Emerging in the early 1980s, Zig-Zag Band established themselves as one of Zimbabwe's most distinctive musical voices. Hailing from the small town of Kwekwe, Zig-Zag Band appeared out of nowhere and revolutionised the 80s music scene with a new sound. They crafted a bold and original style defined as Chigiyo - a vibrant fusion of reggae, traditional rhythms, brass arrangements and mbira-inspired guitar. With intricate guitar lines, infectious dance rhythms, and raw, soulful Shona vocals, they pushed beyond genre boundaries. While many contemporaries opted for commercially safer routes, Zig-Zag remained fiercely independent, committed to authenticity and innovation. Despite the loss of nearly all original members over the years, Gilbert Zvamaida_now based in the U.S. and performing with Thomas Mapfumo's Blacks Unlimited_continues to carry the torch. As the last surviving founding member, he remains a guardian of Chigiyo, keeping its legacy alive for future audiences. Housed in a limited edition 3-color screen printed cover, which also includes a download voucher - this compilation brings Zig-Zag Band's groundbreaking music back into the spotlight_ celebrating their unique contribution to Zimbabwean culture and reintroducing a vibrant, underappreciated catalogue to a new generation of listeners.
Price
Genre
Format
LP · 1 disc
Release
09-01-2026
Label
Item-nr
1317215
EAN
4260126062139
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Not in stock

Tracks

Title
Artist
1
NDZIROMBI
2
CHENAIMOYO
3
MANGAINGAI
4
TSVARAKADENGA
5
NYAMUTAMBA NEVAMBWE
6
NDOITA RIPI ZANO?
1
NDARIMANO
2
RUDO RWEMARI
3
PFUMO REROPA
4
GOMO RAMASARI
5
MERCY
6
MUDZIMU MUKURU
7
HOMBIRO