Anjimile on Oliver Mtukudzi’s “Vhunze Moto” (2002)

Episode notes

Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is perhaps Zimbabwe’s most renowned and iconic musician. His thoughtful songwriting and exceptional guitar playing spoke truth to power and gave him a loyal fanbase. He went on to become a star in his home country and pioneered a whole new genre of music, Tuku music. His wisdom and messages of affirmation resonated with millions and his music continues to inspire to this day.

Singer/songwriter Anjimile sits down with us (remotely) to discuss Tuku’s 41st album (!!!) Vhunze Moto. We discuss the impact of Tuku’s music in Zimbabwe, the characteristics of Tuku music, and the rules of playlists on long road trips.

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More on Oliver Mtukudzi

• Mtukudzi’s Tiny Desk Concert
• Mtukudzi’s episode of On Tour on PBS
• The Great Tuku: When It Comes to Music, No One Beats Oliver Mtukudzi in Zimbabwe (New African)

Show Tracklisting (all songs from Vhunze Moto unless otherwise indicated):

• Kusekana Kwanakamba
• Anjimile: In Your Eyes
• Yave Mbodza
• Wongororo
• Gondo
• Ndakuvara
• Kusekana Kwanakamba
• Gondo
• Lauryn Hill: To Zion
• Wongororo
• Ziva Nguva
• Moto Moto
• Tapera
• Kucheneka
• Ndakuvara
• Moto Moto
• Leonard Dembo: Chitekete
• Thomas Mapfumo: Wauraiwa
• Oliver Mtukudzi: Mai Varamba

Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there.
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