Rock Paper Scissors - Oliver Mtukudzi, Nhava (Heads Up)

Oliver Mtukudzi is the best-selling artist in his home country of
Zimbabwe. Lovingly called "Tuku" for short, Oliver began recording in the mid-1970s as a member of Wagon Wheels, which also featured Thomas Mapfumo. After Wagon Wheels rolled to fame in southern Africa, Tuku formed Black Spirits, the band that has backed him throughout
his career. While Tuku's music is undeniably contagious, it is his
lyrics that have captured the hearts of his people. The words to his
songs, performed in the Shona language of Zimbabwe as well as
English, invariably deal with social and economic issues. One of
Tuku's biggest fans is Bonnie Raitt, who has not only called Oliver
"a treasure", but has also used his music as inspiration for her song
"One Belief Away." http://olivermtukudzi.calabashmusic.com/

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is arguably the most powerful creative force to emerge from Zimbabwe in the last three decades. Carefully balancing compelling rhythms and accessible melodies with insightful lyrics, Tuku has built a vast body of work that is politically and socially relevant, yet entertaining and accessible to a worldwide audience.

Throughout a career that spans more than 45 recordings and virtually every corner of the globe, he has remained committed to the live music scene of his homeland, where he and his band, The Black Spirits, continually play to enthusiastic audiences in even the most remote regions.