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Alick Macheso

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Alick Macheso
Alick Macheso performing in 2012
Alick Macheso performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAlick Silva Macheso
Also known asExtrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck
Born (1968-06-10) June 10, 1968 (age 56)
OriginShamva, Zimbabwe
GenresSungura
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
Years active1983–present
LabelsLast Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records

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

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  • Magariro (1998)
  • Vakiridzo (1999)
  • Simbaradzo (2000)
  • Zvakanaka Zvakadaro (2001)
  • Zvido Zvenyu Kunyanya (2003)
  • Vapupuri Pupurai (2005)
  • Ndezvashe-Eh (2007)
  • Zvinoda Kutendwa (2010)
  • Kwatakabva Mitunhu (2012)
  • Tsoka Dzerwendo (2016)
  • Dzinosvika Kure (2018)
  • "Zuro Ndizuro" (single, 2020)
  • Tinosvitswa Nashee (2022)
  • Kupa Kuturika (2024)

References

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  1. ^ "Macheso launches Zora Butter dance". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ^ Herald, The. "Macheso's early Xmas gift". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-02-01.