Mono Mukundu
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God’s favorite guitarist ,Music Producer,Musicologist,Author,Father & Husband
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I finally bowed down to is my version of the Sungura version of Fire Emoji,enjoy.
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PATRICK MUKWAMBA:
Beginning in the middle of the 1980s, this man dominated the music industry with singles like "Wapenga nayo Bonus."Just how many of you young people born after 1990 are familiar with him or his music?
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RUGARE HUYA Jam:
Simple call-and-response songs like this one are frequently composed for amusement at village meetings in our culture.The music is typically very organic, and devoid of any influences from the west.
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Baba Harare saw this "Add Your Voice challenge" & jumped in mainly for 2 reasons:
1:To pay tribute to the late great System Tazvida,&
2:To endorse the program & encourage all those undiscovered talented artists taking part.Thanks so much for this effort Baba Harare.
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This is Kyle college in Masvingo, and the Marimba ensemble is incredibly skilled. Credit should also be given to their coach or instructor. Well done boys
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Sometimes you sit down to write a song,you come up with what you think are intricate melodies, profound lyrics,but,the music never gets anywhere.Then apa, you just take a village song with just 4 words, add guitars,do a quick mix, and boom! It becomes a hit and goes viral!
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HELP ME CELEBRATE!!!
Ladies & gentlemen, I present to you, God's favorite guitarist, who is now God's favorite graduate. He has just graduated with an honors degree in Music Business, Musicology & Technology 5 minutes ago.
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When I began teaching my son Takakunda guitar, he was focused solely on Jazz. I advised him to learn everything & be a complete session guitarist .Now he plays any genre,that's him on guitar with his friend Naph on bass playing some Macheso.
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Here is my Jam with Zivanai Masango,an impromptu rendition of "Mugarandega," an ancient classical piece with an unknown composer,enjoy.
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DRIVER WEKUCHEMA MONOLISED:
It must be tough to be a long distance truck driver.
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I have no idea what this instrument is called.A number of these violin like instruments have historically existed in various locations of East and West I'm curious to know where this lady is from.
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So last night young Saxophonist Joze Chinouriri held a very successful tribute to Oliver Mtukudzi gig.I attended the gig & he futad me to come Jam the last song with him & here is the result.Full clip on my Facebook Page.
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After I posted my jam session video with the young beat boxer,someone sent me this clip of this young reminded me of how I also made myself a home made tin guitar at age once again I added my guitars to his performance.Enjoy.
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CHINOZ' HAS RESPONDED
ZimEye made sure that VaChinotimba sees the video where I Monolised him,so he sent me this message.Hanzi "Kunatsoita ka song wena".
Don't you think he should come to the studio for a proper studio session?
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Was John Chibadura's Song Plagiarizes In The World Cup Theme Song:
In this video I discuss in technical terms whether this is a case of plagiarism or an incorrect accusation.
Flull clip on link below:
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Free lesson on how I played the guitar line to Tuku"s Tizeza baba
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Dereck Mpofu,my son Taka and I felt that this Jah Prayser song was too lovely to go untranslated. Hence, we made the decision to create a Ndebele version.
Therefore,ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present "Inkanyezi", which Mukudzei Mukombe composed as "Nyeredzi"
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TONDOSANGANA KU ZIMBABWE-Monolised:
Today's Monolised Praise & Worship song is from Doroi refugee camp in Mozambique, captured on film during the late 1970s. This song is a typical example of songs with very few lyrics,but carrying huge meaning. Enjoy.
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This could have been Tuku's 71st celebrate his legacy here is a jam I did together with different dispensations of Black Spirits: Vially(Canada), Piroro(Canada) Joze Sax(Zim) & drummer Obert Gomba(who was in at the time)
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I was unaware that my fellow music producer Makumbe's wife is the Kanindo singer Shantel Sithole until he paid me a visit soon as I realized that, I suggested that we have a jam session. Here it is; Enjoy
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What are your thoughts on this designer I have?He goes by the name Christopher Goredema,from House Of Meraki
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Their music sounds very Zimbabwean.Aside from the language and rhythm guitar playing , on 24 Seconds, I added some Zimbabwean Mbira guitar,& drum set to the song to sonically bring it to Zimbabwe.
I hear the guys are from Tanzania,great music guys
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"The wrong partner will always find a reason to leave, and the right one will always find a reason to stay."I've been staying with her for 28 years!
Thanx to Lincoln Mandengu for the photos he took us yesterday at Joze's wedding.
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ARTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Guys, I'm thrilled to share that I won my first NAMA last night! Thanks to Albert Nyathi for accepting it on my behalf while I'm still here in Kingston Jamaica attending The Island Music Festival.
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He might not have the proper percussion gear,but what he trully has is rhythm.
One day when he becomes big remember where you saw him first
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Mwonzora undergoes second monolization.Which name would you give his band?
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This sister was requested to sing during an interview on Pahasha TV YouTube Channel by the host.She denied having any singing ability,& I disagree with her. (For full sound resolution use headphones)
Watch her complete interview on the link below:
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PLACIARISM:
The most common form of plagiarism is when someone adds their own lyrics(Words) to someone else's melody(tune). A song consists of words& a melody(the tune).The lyrics are protected as a literary work, & the melody is protected as a musical work (the composition)
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MONOLISING IN JAMAICA-The 'Mbira-Huru Riddim' by Caveman & Mono.
Yesterday, I approached Caveman, the producer for Sizzla Kalonji , with a concept to create a Riddim solely utilizing the Mbira instrument, deliberately leaving out everything .
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DEMBARE MONOLISED- Mashakada Style:
Hanzi hatiende risati ragohwa,have a great Friday.
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PRISON OFFICER MONOLISED:
To everyone who requested .this Monolization ,this is your Friday present.
Don't forget to utilize headphones in order to fully experience the range of sounds.Have a great weekend .
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Nolan Hamandishe asked me whether it was possible to fuse Zimbabwean music with a western orchestra, I replied that it was.Then he requested that I give a preview of what it might sound like. Therefore, I took my time to compose this brief piece, I'm gonna call it "Kajiwa".
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So this Sudanese student says their teacher gave them an assignment based on my guitar work, the world is now a global village for sure, thanx to social media.
Last year I got a call from Iraqi musician who had fallen in love with Zim guitar
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JAM WITH MOUTH GUITARIST:
Charles Maleka sent me this video & requested me to add some guitars,here it is.The problem is he dosent know who the young man is,but I'm sure we alp agree that his mouth is a serious guitar.
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Now that we have finally met, would you prefer us to record a single or an entire album.
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VABVUWI VEKU BHAWA:
This one is dedicated to those planning to drink today.I am going to call these guys "Vabvuwi veku Bhawa".
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DAIDZAI JESU-Monolised:
This choir leading today's praise & worship is most likely a foreign choir led by a Zimbabwean choir leader. If anyone has any information, please contact me.
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HAND OVER/TAKE OVER:
I am back in the land,and now have the gong in my hands, I am grateful to Albert Nyathi for accepting it on my behalf, as well as to Dereck for welcoming me back home with it.
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BVUMA-Malawi Version Monolised
These brothers from Malawi were paying tribute to the legend Oliver Mtukudzi,& I decided to virtually join in,thanx to modern technology.
Instead of being constrained by language, they sung in some well-sounding phonetic jibberish.
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NYIKA INO YAKANAKA-Monolised.
This beautiful song was composed & by Baba Manyeruke,and these kids did a wonderful I joined in with my Monolization.I dzurad my guitar intro from Andy Brown's "Mawere Kongonya",in case you wonder why its so familiar.
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A fresh beat boxer enters the scene,just as you think you've seen it all.I received this video of this cheerful young man in my inbox from order to spice things up, I decided to add some guitars as usual.I wonder who the young boy is,& where he is from.
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Jiti music is primarily played during any form of celebration in Zimbabwe, because it is a joyous genre by was inevitable that new compositions would appear given how well the Zimbabwean cricket team is doing.Well done to the Zimbabwe Cricket team,enjoy
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Help me celebrate my Camera woman, or should I say Phonera woman. This is my daughter Tariro-Nyasha, 99% of the time she is the one behind the phone when I do my studio shoots& yes, we will be using my phone. All the editing is also done on the phone too.
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Travelling on it's on is education, and if your purpose of travel is for educational purposes, you receive a double portion of knowledge. That being said, I've just flown into Jamaica for a few days to attend The Island Music Conference.
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TRUCK DRIVER MONOLISED:
What do you think about this guy?I believe he can succeed if he pursues music seriously and plays his cards well.
I simply monopolized the video; I can't recall who sent it to me or the specifics of the individual.
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I failed to resist the temptation to invade my son's bedroom when I heard him practicing this massive Sungura Rhythm guitar line.
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FLASH BACK-1998:
Hembe dzekupihwa mahwan handiti?Hadzife dzakafita.This is clearly visible in that left picture,taken 1998 when I was in Zambia on a church outreach program.
Of course ma Camera asiyana zvawo,but eish!
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Dereck joined this young man on stage at a small restaurant in the avenues,then forced Albert to come perfom.Zvakatospaka
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Victor Kunonga and I attended an Alick Macheso concert here in Kwekwe last night,we were treated like Kings,thanx baShero.We are in Kwekwe for The Bob Nyabinde book launch.
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"MHORO SHAMWARI" Monolised:
When you greet someone you are acknowledging their presence,it's a sign of respect & here is some one love Friday greetings to you all.
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LACTO Monolised.
Thanks to everyone who tagged me in this video, or forwarded it to me. I Monolised it as requested by creating a Roots Reggae Riddim,now go one step farther in your support by covering his studio fees. Studio fees are very cheap in Zim
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Yes,I've just turned 53 ladies & gentlemen.Turning 53 and still highly relevant in the music industry makes me incredibly thankful to God.I truly believe I am God's favorite guitarist.See you tonight at Alliance Francaise
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Musicians around the world have added instruments to this young boy's viral accapela version of Bob Marley's hit song 3 Little Birds.
I decided I won't be left behind,so here is my Monolised version which I fused Reggae with Mbira.
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CHEKA-Monolised:
Today's praise and worship is all about a celebratory dance,I'm celebrating something that I will disclose later today, or tomorrow morning.
I would love to know the name of this church and the name of the dance
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CELEBRATING 36 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY:
On the 22nd of January, 1988, I received my very first guitar lesson on a proper standard guitar from the late Last Saidi in St Mary's, Chitungwiza,which marked my debut in the professional music scene.
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MARIMBA BEAT BOXING:
Just when you think you've seen it all, another incredible Zimbo with a unique talent emerges.
Munyaradzi Utete, who beatboxes some Marimba sounds, sent me this video yesterday, and I decided to add my guitar along with some percussion and drums,Enjoy
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BMC STUDIO, BULAWAYO - JAM SESSION:
Yesterday afternoon, I landed in Bulawayo and visited several studios,the guys are working hard too. We ended up having this jam session at BMC Studio.
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Victor Kunonga is now in the league of artists who managed to create their own unique signature sound,that is also truly Zimbabwean.Nothing sells in the music industry more than a combination of uniqueness,originality & authenticity.Yesterday he was on fire @ Gava restaurant.
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To celebrate heroes' day here is a repost of the Monolised 'Hondo Ku Manika',sung by the liberation fighters towards the end of the liberation struggle.
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Someone sent me this video of this brother called Moussa Diarra in Ghana,& asked me to Monolise it.
So here is the result.Enjoy
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FATHER& SON QUARANTINE JAM-11:JITI,(FOUR BROS STYLE):
After discussing about the four brothers band,we decided to do a Jiti groove in their style, picked a few elements from their work & created this piece. Please dont forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel:Mono Mukundu Music
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WESTERN CLASSICAL MUSIC MEETS ZIM-CLASSICAL MUSIC
JAM:
Here is a jam session I did with Marimba/Mbira player,Kelvin Chikumbirike & Violinist/Mbira player Klara Wojtkowska from Poland yesterday, Enjoy.
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FATHER & SON QUARANTINE JAM-10:"MAJAIVANA TRIBUTE":Last night we decided to pay tribute to one of my favorite artists as I grew up, Lovemore Majaivana.Majaivana is one artist who created a very beautiful genre that is very Zimbo. But God knows why he decided to quit music.
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My son Taka & his friends are back in is a jam they did 2 years ago,their own rendition of Mukanya's "Chinungu".Mukanya was happy & called after seeing this they are playing at The Jacaranda Festival as Intotal Band.See you there.
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Last Sunday I attended Mbeu's gig at Gava soon as he played Tuku's "Madiro",Sam Mataure approached me & said "Handei Kubasa".It's as if Mbeu overheard him,because he immediately invited both of us to the stage & we had fun.
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MONOLIZATION SUCCESS STORY-Introducing Sister Noku:
In 2023 some individuals who I Monolised were fortunate enough to gain sponsors enabling them to partake in professional studio sessions here at Monolio studios.
Watch her video on the link below:
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Yesterday afternoon Ziki, who sells Mbira and Marimba at the the Gava restaurant entrance, was playing an impromptu jam with some guys who just happened to join in . Not wanting to miss out on the enjoyable moment, I also decided to join in on the Marimba.
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We had an incredible jam session with Chiedza Muchena. We played the classic ancient song "Zvichapera".Chiedza is undoubtedly Zimbabwe's most versatile female multi-instrumentalist.She plays guitar,piano,Mbira, Marimba,clarinet,drums, the recorder,the saxophone & also sings.
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Yes I was fired,but it was nothing was just a business decision.
Full interview on link below:
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Victor Kunonga's guitarist invited me to join in during his performance at the Bob Nyabinde memorial last Saturday, and I complied.Thus, this was the outcome.
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WE HAVE DONE IT!!! WE HAVE WON A SAMA! Me, together Casmo Marsiano from. S. A, & Joel from Nigeria combined to produce tracks for the Reggae album "True Stories" by S. A Reggae artist Bongo Riot&the album has just won the SAMA 2020 best Reggae album of the year award, wooow!
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Hanzi nevakomana mwedzi wavo wazopera vakapihwa mari.Saka hanzi tosangana kubhawa.Ndekupi kune magitare anonakidza nhasi?
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SADLY,THE 10th RUMOUR WAS REAL
In this call i did with Tuku 2016 it was the 9th time rumors had spread of his passing,so when my fon started ringing non stop yesterday i thought it was just rumor number 10,not knowing this time it was not just a rumour.RIPmu deacon
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One person who stole the limelight at the Monosophy Bash is guitarist Welly Mutepaire.The rhythm guitar on the CD was played by my son Takakunda, but because he is on tour with Zimpraise in the UK, we roped in Welly instead. We have never regretted this choice.
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Obert Gomba and I had a studio session here last Friday.After the session, I asked him to quickly add drums to this footage without rehearsal, and as always, he delivered.I'm not sure which church this is, but I adore their unique music.Have a great Sunday.
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
So last night, The Zimbabwe Music Awards decided to award me 'The lifetime Achievement award" ,to recognise the contributions ive made in the music industry.Thank you so much.
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Yesterday, at Gava Restaurant, Josh Meck and I took to the stage with Mbeu & The Mhodzi Tribe during their tribute to Oliver Mtukudzi, performing the song 'Tsika Dzedu' with some new arrangements for a bit of fun.
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MUSIC THERAPY:
Yesterday Dereck Mpofu,albert Nyathi,Paraclet, Vusa & visited Bob Nyabinde.The headmaster is on his way to recovery from a stroke he suffered in July.
He told us that by spending time with him,& playing music with him we had given him the best therapy.
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A number of people have come to my inbox requesting this version of Fire Emoji that I did with Dereck Mpofu,so here it is.
Once again congrats to Leo Magozz & team for scouping Song Of The Year Award
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SELLING ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC
Using the 2022 Bob Marley album by various musicians, which featured Winky D & Nutty O, Mr. Moyo and I decided it would be a good idea to speak with some media people at the conference and also visit some radio stations and ask them to play Zim music.
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We commemorate Unity Day today. What better way to commemorate it than to re-introduce you to Black Umfolosi,one of Zimbabwe's biggest touring band,which is also the band responsible for the most well-known national unity song.I would like to say Happy Unity Day everybody.
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