In no book of the history of jazz will you find any mention, let alone a chapter, about an exciting own style of jazz developed in Africa in the early 1950s - in Bulawayo to be precise, economic heart of then Southern Rhodesia now Zimbabwe and gateway to and from South Africa. This is a grand omission. Here, finally, is the evidence. The dominant figure in the Bulawayo scene was August Musarurwa. Here he leads the Cold Storage Band and the Chaminuka Band. Includes tracks by the Los Angeles Orchestra, De Dark Brownies and the Umtali Chipisa Band. NETHERLANDS. SWP RECORDS.

Budget CD with many of Mapfumo's best songs over a 12 year period. 12 tracks, UK.

2001 Compact Disc

A collection of diverse tracks recorded over two years. 12 tracks, 49:57 mins, UK.

Selection of Zimbabwean a capella songs by Ramadu, formerly of the Insingizi Emnyama group. Endorsed by Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 16 tracks, UK.

2002 Compact Disc

An introduction to the music of Zimbabwe, featuring tracks by Thomas Mapfumo, Bhundu Boys, The Four Brothers, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, Biggie Tembo and others. 10 tracks, 69:13 mins, UK. ROUGH GUIDES.

The highlights of Oliver Mtukudzi's career. 10 tracks, 59:35 mins, THE NETHERLANDS. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC, 1587590735

Another quality production from one of Zimbabwe's finest with Putumayo matching their high standard of packaging. 10 tracks, USA . PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

Budget issue for a 1990 classic. 12 tracks, GERMANY.

2002 Compact Disc

A new album of Zimbabwean Mbira music recorded in Devon and London. 7 tracks, 42:41 mins, UK. .

A compilation of John Chibadura's best songs, including 5000 Dollard Kuroora, Moyo Muchena and Pitikoti Government. 10 tracks, 65:15 mins, ZIMABWE. ZIMBABWE MUSIC CORPORATION.

2002 Compact Disc

The latest offering shows a mature musician in full stride. 9 tracks, USA

2002 Compact Disc

UK based Zimbabwean mbira master and teacher who has worked with Thomas Mapfumo. Includes informative booklet in Shona and English. 5 tracks, UK.

2000 Compact Disc

The fifth album by one of Zimbabwe's top selling artists. 8 tracks, 74:21 mins, ZIMBABWE. .

2003 Compact Disc