Zimbabwe’s Afropop legend Oliver Mtukudzi is gifted with a deep and gutsy voice plus a talent for writing songs that reflect on the daily life and struggles of his people. “Tuku” began performing in 1977 and has earned a devoted following across Africa and beyond, all the while incorporating elements of different musical traditions into his music, including South Africa mbaqanga, Zimbabwean pop, and traditional kateke drumming. Recently inducted into the Afropop Hall of Fame, he is one of the most successful African recording artists alongside Angélique Kidjo, Hugh Masekela, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with 61 recordings made during the course of his 62 years.
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