A great Tanzanian guitarist and vocalist who thrilled East African audiences from 1965 until he tragically perished in an auto accident in January 1979, Mbaraka Mwinsheshe came through with a new banger titled, Jogoo La Shamba. Enjoy!
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“Jogoo La Shamba” by Mbaraka Mwinshehe is a Swahili song performed by the legendary Tanzanian musician alongside the Morogoro Jazz Band. The title translates to “The Rural Rooster,” symbolizing someone who underestimates their potential in a competitive environment, perhaps referring to rural versus urban struggles. Released during his active years in the 1960s and 70s, the song reflects Mwinshehe’s knack for blending social commentary with the energetic dance rhythms of East African music. His work, rooted in Taarab and Benga influences, remains influential in African music history
Listen to “Mbaraka Mwinshehe – Jogoo La Shamba” below;
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