Alick Macheso (born 10 June 1968), is a Zimbabwean musician.
Alick Macheso | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alick Silva Macheso |
Also known as | Extrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck |
Born | June 10, 1968 |
Origin | Shamva, Zimbabwe |
Genres | Sungura |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Last Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records |
Simbaradzo was and still is the best selling album of all time in Zimbabwe with hits like "Mundikumbuke" and "Amai VaRubhi".[citation needed] He was to follow on the success of Simbaradzo with Zvakanaka Zvakadaro. He can dance, sing, and play the guitar. In 2011 he initiated the popular Zora Butter dance which has come to be known as Macheso's initiative.[1] On June 10, 2022 he released his 12th album Tasvitswa Nashe.[2]