Alick Macheso
Alick Macheso performing in 2012
Alick Macheso performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAlick Silva Macheso
Also known asExtrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck
Born (1968-06-10) June 10, 1968
OriginShamva, Zimbabwe
GenresSungura
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
Years active1983–present
LabelsLast Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records

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

Simbaradzo was and still is the best selling album of all time in Zimbabwe with hits like "Mundikumbuke" and "Amai VaRubhi". He was to follow on the success of Simbaradzo with Zvakanaka Zvakadaro. He can dance, sing, and play the guitar. In 2011 he initiated the popular Zora Butter dance which has come to be known as Macheso's initiative.[1] On June 10, 2022 he released his 12th album Tasvitswa Nashe.[2]

Discography

  • Magariro (1998)
  • Vakiridzo (1999)
  • Simbaradzo (2000)
  • Zvakanaka Zvakadaro (2001)
  • Zvido Zvenyu Kunyanya (2003)
  • Vapupuri Pupurai (2005)
  • Ndezvashe-Eh (2007)
  • Zvinoda Kutendwa (2010)
  • Kwatakabva Mitunhu (2012)
  • Tsoka Dzerwendo (2016)
  • Dzinosvika Kure (2018)
  • "Zuro Ndizuro" (single, 2020)
  • Tinosvitswa Nashee (2022)

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.
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