Alick Macheso |
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 Alick Macheso performing in 2012 |
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| Birth name | Alick Silva Macheso |
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| Also known as | Extrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck |
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| Born | (1968-06-10) June 10, 1968 (age 56) |
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| Origin | Shamva, Zimbabwe |
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| Genres | Sungura |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer |
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| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Labels | Last Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records |
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Musical artist
Alick Macheso (born 10 June 1968), is a Zimbabwean musician.
His album, Simbaradzo, was and still is the best-selling album of all time in Zimbabwe with mega hits like "Mundikumbuke" and "Amai VaRubhi".[citation needed] The success of Simbaradzo was followed up with his album Zvakanaka Zvakadaro sealing his place as the greatest sungura musician of all time. Macheso can dance, sing, and play the bass, rhythm and lead guitars. In 2011 he initiated the popular Zora Butter dance which has come to be known as Macheso's initiative.[1] On June 10, 2022 he released his 12th album Tasvitswa Nashe.[2] 2 August 2024 he then launched his 13th Album Kupa Kuturika and Alex Sports Club.
Discography
Albums:
- Magariro (1998)
- Vakiridzo (1999)
- Simbaradzo (2000)
- Zvakanaka Zvakadaro (2001)
- Zvido Zvenyu Kunyanya (2003)
- Vapupuri Pupurai (2005)
- Ndezvashe-Eh (2007)
- Zvinoda Kutendwa (2010)
- Kwatakabva Mitunhu (Kure KweKure) (2012)
- Tsoka Dzerwendo (Ayayaa) (2016)
- Dzinosvika Kure (2018)
- Tinosvitswa Nashee (2022)
- Kupa Kuturika (Kupa Kunopa) (2024)
Singles:
- Zuro Ndizuro (single, 2020)
Complications:
- Collection (2006)
- Alick Macheso & Orchestra Mberikwazvo Greatest hits, Vol. 1 (Live In Johannesburg) (2007)
- Alick Macheso & Orchestra Mberikwazvo Greatest hits, Vol. 2 (Live In Johannesburg) (2007)
- Greatest Hits (2010)
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