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Thomas Mapfumo

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Discography

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Music2015 • albumTracks: 2

Lion Songs: Essential Tracks in the Making of Zimbabwe2015 • albumTracks: 23

Danger Zone2015 • AlbumTracks: 12

Exile2010 • AlbumTracks: 11

Choice Chimurenga2003 • AlbumTracks: 13

Chimurenga Rebel/Manhungetunge2002 • albumTracks: 19

Toi Toi2002 • AlbumTracks: 10

Chimurenga Explosion2000 • AlbumTracks: 12

Live El Rey1999 • albumTracks: 7

Chimurenga '981998 • AlbumTracks: 12

Chimurenga Movement1997 • albumTracks: 10

Roots Chimurenga1996 • albumTracks: 8

Sweet Chimurenga1994 • AlbumTracks: 10

Chimurenga Masterpiece1991 • albumTracks: 5

Varombo Kuvarombo1989 • AlbumTracks: 7

Zimbabwe Mozambique1987 • albumTracks: 5

Chimurenga for Justice1985 • AlbumTracks: 6

Mabasa1984 • AlbumTracks: 6

Ndangariro1983 • AlbumTracks: 6

Gwindingwi Rine Shumba1981 • AlbumTracks: 8

Chamurorwa1920 • AlbumTracks: 6

Greatest Hits1920 • AlbumTracks: 10

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Mr Music (Africa)1985 • EPTracks: 5

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