THOMAS MAPFUMO & THE BLACKS UNLIMITED — Ndangariro.
(CARTHAGE 4414)
Zimbabwe’s Thomas Mapfumo has rapidly emerged as the leading light of Zimbabwean music and is one of the most unique artists in African pop. Influenced by reggae and often strongly political in its lyrics, Mapfumo captures the energy of new music being born on this, his debut LP -- a cross between Congolese music, mbaqanga and Zimbabwean traditional music. (LP only)