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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]
Leonard Dembo | |
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| Birth name | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara |
| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
| Born | 29 December 1959 Chivi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 9 April 1996 (aged 36) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Treble Guitar |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
Leonard Dembo's most successful album, Chitekete, sold over 100,000 copies. It was also played. The title song was used as the intro song for Angeline Musasiwa's Miss World World 1994 campaign in whch she finished third. The song was recently
Leonard Dembo died on April 9, 1996 at the age of 36
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