Name: Chemutengure
Duration: P00H05M14S
Description: When Cecil John Rhodes entered what is now Zimbabwe in order to exploit the mineral resources, locals guided him through unfamiliar territory to the main centre of power and to eventual defeat of the leader. This song mocks those who helped in the British occupation. As in many Shona songs the lyrics may be brief but they are often dense with meaning and association.

Chemutengure

from Mbira Korositina by Chartwell Dutiro and Mike Parnell

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When Cecil John Rhodes entered what is now Zimbabwe in order to exploit the mineral resources, locals guided him through unfamiliar territory to the main centre of power and to eventual defeat of the leader. This song mocks those who helped in the British occupation. As in many Shona songs the lyrics may be brief but they are often dense with meaning and association.

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Tinotamba nemombe – they play around with the cattle

Chave Chemitengure Vhiri Rengoro – the wheels go round and round

Mukadzi Wemuchairi HaaShaye dovi

Anotora Girizi woitawo dovi – the wives of the wagon drivers don’t have a problem with peanut butter, they can just use the grease on the wheels

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from Mbira Korositina, released December 12, 2014

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Chartwell Dutiro and Mike Parnell UK

Dr Chartwell Dutiro was a musician, singer, songwriter, composer and teacher. Born and raised in Zimbabwe he lived in the UK when these recordings were made. He sadly passed away in 2019 leaving a huge musical legacy.

Mike Parnell started learning concertina and mandolin back in the 1970’s, then playing in assorted bands. He has travelled to Zimbabwe to learn mbira numerous times.
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