Jemedza james chimombe biography
James Chimombe
James Chimombe | |
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| Birth name | James Chimombe |
| Born | ()January 1, Zimbabwe |
| Died | Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano,rhythm guitarist |
| Years active | – |
Musical artist
James Chimombe (–) was a Zimbabweanvocalist and a guitarist.
His career included stints with OK Success, the Acid Band, the Ocean City Band, and the Huchi Band. His music melded Kenyan, South African, and Congolese influences into Zimbabwean music.
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James also worked American Country & Western sounds into his music, combining them with African horns and light, lilting guitar lines. James Chimombe is known as the Phil Collins of Zimbabwe . Had he been alive today, he would have been as well known as Tuku. Tuku and Chimombe are both sons of Highfields, aka Fio. His music was soulful and presented the heart of the Shona culture.
Biography
Chimombe got his start as a rhythm guitarist with Thomas Mapfumo and Ol James Chimombe Profile and Discography - African Music Library LEQ