Leonard Dembo
Musical artist
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Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, a.k.a. Kwangwari Gwaindepi also Musoro We Nyoka (born 29 December 1959 in Chivi – 9 April 1996), was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician and member of the bands Barura Express and The Outsiders.[1] Incorporating traditional Shona sayings in his lyrics, his musical style was sungura-based, played on electric guitars tuned to emulate the characteristic sounds of the mbira.[2]
Also known asMusoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head")
Born
29 December 1959
Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara
29 December 1959
Died9 April 1996 (aged 36)
Harare, Zimbabwe
GenresSungura, adult contemporary
Leonard Dembo | |
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| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
| Born | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara 29 December 1959 |
| Died | 9 April 1996 (aged 36) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Treble Guitar |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
Career
Leonard Dembo's most successful album, Chitekete, sold over 100,000 copies. The title song was used as the intro song for Angeline Musasiwa's Miss World World 1994 campaign in which she finished third.
Death
Leonard Dembo died on April 9, 1996 at the age of 36.