The_Green_Arrows-4-Track_Recording_Session-ZW-2006-JUST

Section

MP3/FLAC

Group

JUST

Size

86,80 MB

Files

20

Date

2006-07-14

NFO

Artist.......: The Green Arrows
Album........: 4-Track Recording Session
Label........: Alula
Genre........: Ethnic
Catnr........: ALU2001
source.......: CDDA
rip.date.....: Jul-12-2006
str.date.....: Feb-14-2006
quality......: VBR/44,1Hz/Joint-Stereo
Url..........: n/a

track  title                                          time
 
 Part One (1974-75)
 Chipo Chiroorwa LP

 01.   Mwana Waenda                                  03:22
 02.   Bambo Makwatila                               02:44
 03.   Chitima Nditakure                             02:39
 04.   Amai Mandida                                  02:44
 05.   Towering Inferno                              02:19
 06.   Nkosi's Intro                                 00:04
 07.   Chipo Chiroorwa                               02:30
 08.   Dororengu Rinonaka                            02:48
 09.   No Delay (Bullitt)                            02:50
 10.   Nhengure                                      02:46
 
 Part Two (1976-79)
 Waka Waka Selection
 
 11.   Infalilibe Chisoni                            02:52
 12.   Madzangara Dzimu                              02:45
 13.   Nherera Zvichengete                           02:35
 14.   Musango Mune Hangaiwa                         02:52
 15.   Nyoka Yendara                                 02:55
 16.   Hurungwe                                      03:01
 17.   Chechule Wavala Botom                         02:58
 18.   Chimamuna Chamimba                            03:21
 19.   Vaparidzi Vawanda                             03:16
 20.   Wasara Wasara                                 10:31

                                            Runtime  61:52 min
                                            Size     86,7 MB


Release Notes:

Originally, the Green Arrows formed in 1968 to back
singers and perform covers. In 1972, bassist and
vocalist Zexie Manatsa joined, and two years later
they began writing their own songs to mass appeal.
South African saxophonist West Nkosi discovered the

band and became their producer in 1977. The
resulting album, Chirpo Chiroorwa, sold so well
that the band re-formed as the Green Arrows and
moved to Harare. Their success continued in the
1970s and 80s, as they continued to produce
well-received tours and hit records. Some of their
most memorable songs include their protest tunes
Nyoka Yendara and Tsuro. Their 1981 album Mudzimu
Muyayi was also produced by South African
saxophonist West Nkosi.

The Green Arrows are known for their Manatsa
Brothers. Zexie's low, raspy lead vocals define the
group's sound, while his brother Stanley plays lead
guitar. Judging by this clip, I would have figured
they were a South African band. The Green Arrows
are best known for their hits Chipo Chiroorwa and
Dzvinyu. Their track Musango Mune Hanjaiwa still
holds the record for the longest stay at number one
in Zimbabwean history, with a staggering reign of
17 weeks.

Manatsa remained popular in the post-independence
era, producing hits such as Chivaraidze and the
swooning Tii Hobvu. The band's popularity declined
as the 1990s approached. He eventually retired to
pursue religious work.

Zexie has recently risen out of religious duty to
produce a new album, Mutungamiri Wakanaka. A
greatest hits CD is reportedly in the works as
well.

Files