Alick Macheso

Alick Macheso
Alick Macheso performing in 2009
Alick Macheso performing in 2009
Background information
Also known asExtrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck, Aleck, Chesology, Mopao
Born
Alick Silva Macheso

(1968-06-10) 10 June 1968 (age 58)
OriginShamva, Zimbabwe
GenreSungura
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer
InstrumentsBass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
Years active1983–present
LabelsZMC, Last Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records

Alick Macheso (born 10 June 1968), is a Zimbabwean musician.

His album, Simbaradzo, was and still is the best-selling album of all time in Zimbabwe with mega hits like "Mundikumbuke" and "Amai VaRubhi".[citation needed] The success of Simbaradzo was followed up with his album Zvakanaka Zvakadaro sealing his place as the greatest sungura musician of all time. Macheso can dance, sing, and play the bass, rhythm and lead guitars. In 2011 he initiated the popular Zora Butter dance which has come to be known as Macheso's initiative. On 10 June 2022 he released his 12th album Tinosvitswa Nashe. On 2 August 2024 he launched his 13th Album titled Kupa Kuturika at the Alexandra Sports Club.

Discography

Albums:


Singles:


Complications:

References

  1. ↑ "Macheso launches Zora Butter dance". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Herald, The. "Macheso's early Xmas gift". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-02-01.