Oliver Mtukudzi is one of Zimbabwe's most famous musicians and a sort of Bob Marley to Zimbabweans. During the struggle for independence in the 1970s, he was an exemplary figure for fellow countrymen through his political and regime-critical message. The music of this singer-songwriter-producer-arranger-actor with the raw powerful voice was wrapped in light, cheerful melodies. This music was so
… groundbreaking and original that it got its own name: Tuku. The DVD Shanda is both a concert film and a documentary in one. In seventy minutes the viewer gets a good impression of this wise, friendly and hard-working man. Filmmakers John and Louise Riber recorded Mtukudzi on a tour of Zimbabwe. Based on songs selected by himself, Mtukudzi tells about the highlights of his decades-long career and the meaning of certain song lyrics. Live performances in township clubs and beer halls in Zimbabwe are mixed with photos, video clips, travel impressions and interviews with himself, family members and members of his group The Black Spirits. You can't help but have a lot of respect for this honest man who sings in an optimistic and humorous way the social and economic problems of people in Zimbabwe. (SvdP) You can't help but have a lot of respect for this honest man who sings in an optimistic and humorous way the social and economic problems of people in Zimbabwe. (SvdP) You can't help but have a lot of respect for this honest man who sings in an optimistic and humorous way the social and economic problems of people in Zimbabwe. (SvdP)more