Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi; a Zimbabwean guitarist; vocalist; and composer; has performed worldwide and released some 50 albums. One of a handful of artists to have a beat named after him; Mtukudzi blends Zimbabwean traditional sounds with South African township music and American gospel and soul; to compose what is known as Tuku Music. In this biography; Jennifer W. Kyker looks at Mtukudzirsquo;s life and art; from his encounters with Rhodesian soldiers during the Zimbabwe war of liberation to his friendship with American blues artist Bonnie Raitt. With unprecedented access to Mtukudzi; Kyker breaks down his distinctive performance style using the Shona concept of "hunhu;" or human identity through moral relationships; as a framework. By reading Mtukudzis life in connection with his lyrics and the social milieu in which they were created; Kyker offers an engaging portrait of one of African musics most recognized performers. Interviews with family; friends; and band members make this a penetrating; sensitive; and uplifting biography of one of the worldrsquo;s most popular musicians.
2016-10-26 2016-10-26File Name: B01M7214HN
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