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Robson Banda & The New Black Eagles
(Zimbabwe)
Biography
Robson Banda and the New Black Eagles have not become as famous as Thomas Mapfumo,
the Bhundu Boys or the Four Brothers, yet they deserve the same acclaim. Reconciliating
the up-tempo Jit with the more intimate and traditional Chimurenga
music developed during the liberation struggle of Zimbabwe, Robson sings as if he stands before a church
audience. Yet, the music is up-tempo and played with precision, and, although with minimal instrumentation, a
detailed reconstruction of Mbira lines.
Robson Banda, born in Zambia, is no longer among us. Several band members have died as well. Only remaining member of the New Black Eagles, guitar player John Chivere, is said to try to bring together the New Black Eagles with new musicians.
The New Black Eagles:
Robson Banda (died 1998) vocals, guitar
Job Mteswa (died 1996) rhythm guitar
Biggie Banda (Robson's brother, died 2000) drums, vocals
John Phiri lead guitar, vocals
John Chivere guitar
Daniel Zande (died 1998) bass
Robson Banda, born in Zambia, is no longer among us. Several band members have died as well. Only remaining member of the New Black Eagles, guitar player John Chivere, is said to try to bring together the New Black Eagles with new musicians.
The New Black Eagles:
Robson Banda (died 1998) vocals, guitar
Job Mteswa (died 1996) rhythm guitar
Biggie Banda (Robson's brother, died 2000) drums, vocals
John Phiri lead guitar, vocals
John Chivere guitar
Daniel Zande (died 1998) bass
Robson Banda & the New Black Eagles
Born: 1955, in Petauke, Zambia
Died: 1998
Style: Electric Chimurenga
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
| Greatest Hits vol. 1 | 1995 | Zimbob ZIM5 | |
| Gehena (Denga Haurinde) | Kumusha | Gramma Distribution | |
| Mukwasha | 1990 | Kumusha KSALP 127 | Gramma Distribution |
| Ngoma Ngairire | 1987 | Kumusha KSALP 121 | Gramma Distribution |
| Soweto | 1986 | Kumusha KSALP 113 | Reissued Nyami Nyami Records NNR 012 (2021) |
| Dzinomwa Muna Save | 1985 | Kumusha KSALP 110 | Gramma Distribution |
| Sidudhla | 1984 | Kumusha | Gramma Distribution |
| Sango Rinopa Waneta | 1983 | Kumusha | Gramma Distribution |
Sources
Diverses sources
[link to https://www.discogs.com...] [retrieved January 2024]
[link to https://nyaminyamirecords.bandcamp.com...] [retrieved January 2024]
Diverses sources
[link to https://www.discogs.com...] [retrieved January 2024]
[link to https://nyaminyamirecords.bandcamp.com...] [retrieved January 2024]
Page added February 1998, updated February 2024