The success of The Four Brothers came from the fact that they blended the chimurenga styles of Mapfumo and Sithole with rhumba from at home and abroad. Their fast paced, highly danceable music features not only the rapid-fire guitar we have come to expect from Zimbabwean compositions, but excellent harmonies as well. The Four Brothers have released many albums, including two greatest hits compilations. In 1988 they joined the ranks of touring Zimbabweans as they played shows in the UK.
Their popularity continued in Zimbabwe when, in 1997, Munhumumwe suffered a stroke and had to quit playing. The Four Brothers continued to tour without him, including a 1998 UK visit, but haven't been able to achieve their former success. Munhumumwe died in 2001. The band has since been rocked by deaths, as Munhumumwe replacements Albert Ruwizhi and Robium Chauraya have both died.
Things are looking a bit rosier for the Four Brothers. Their lastest album, Zvehama, reached the top ten in Zimbabwe after its release. The combination of extensive touring and high-profile collaborations with artists such as Oliver Mtukudzi, Thomas Mapfumo, and Alick Macheso has brought the band back into the spotlight.
The addition of a new drummer/vocalist, James Nyamandi from the Makombe Brothers, has also injected new life into the Brothers career. A new album is expected for the Christmas season. Original members Alex Chipaika, Frank Sibanda, and Never Mutare will join up with the band upon their return form touring in Japan with Clive Malunga's band. However, upon Nyamandi's departure, allegations of copyright infractions and song stealing against Nyamandi's Makombe Brother's band have been forwarded by Munhumumwe's son.
Besides Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi, The Four Brothers are possibly Zimbabwe's most internationally successful group. Their first greatest hits album, Makorokoto, is available for order at nearly every major record outlet and is included on many "Best Of..." lists of African albums.
The Four Brothers make appearances on many Zimbabwean compilations including the Zimbabwe Frontline series, where they collaborate with singer Patrick Mkwamba. They also recorded an album with Mkwamba, Tonosangana Ikeko, in 1990. The band has also recorded with Jairos Jiri Band frontman Paul Matavire.
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Rudo Chete
The Four Brothers Lyrics
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Usandione seka cheche
Rudo chete runondinetsa
Usandione sendinopenga iwe
Kana ndada munhu ini ndamudawo pachokwadi,
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo usandione sekacheche
Dhiya iwe dhiya iwe
Rudo chete runondinetsa
Usandione sendinopenga iwe
Kana ndada munhu ini ndamudawo pachokwadi,
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo usandione sekacheche
Rudo chete runondishungurudza
Runonditadzisa kugara pasi
Ndikaswera ndisina kukuona
Zvinondirwadzawo pamoyo
Ndinoswera ndakakutakura
mupfungwa dzanguwo shamwari
ndichingofunga nyaya dzedu dziye
nyaya dzedu dzemandorokwati
pfungwa dzangu ibarara mhanywa
nekufunga rangu remangwana
Chiri chii chingandifadze kana ndisina kukuona.
Rudo chete runondituma kuti ndikutevere shamwari.
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo ndiudzewo pachine nguva
Dhiya iwe dhiya iwe
Usandione seka cheche
Rudo chete runondinetsa
Usandione sendinopenga iwe
Kana ndada munhu ini ndamudawo pachokwadi,
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo usandione sekacheche
Rudo chete runondishungurudza
Runonditadzisa kugara pasi
Ndikaswera ndisina kukuona
Zvinondirwadzawo pamoyo
Ndinoswera ndakakutakura
mupfungwa dzanguwo shamwari
ndichingofunga nyaya dzedu dziye
nyaya dzedu dzemandorokwati
pfungwa dzangu ibarara mhanywa
nekufunga rangu remangwana
Chiri chii chingandifadze kana ndisina kukuona.
Rudo chete runondituma kuti ndikutevere shamwari.
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo ndiudzewo pachine nguva
The Four Brothers' song "Rudo Chete" is a love song in which the singer expresses his deep emotions to his beloved. The lyrics are in Shona, the language of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The singer urges his lover not to laugh at him since the love he feels for her is genuine and cannot be denied. He is fully committed to the relationship and hopes she reciprocates his love. The repetition of "Rudo chete" emphasizes that his love is pure and true.
The lyricist talks about how he cannot imagine being with anyone else, stating that he has committed himself to his lover honestly and faithfully. He reassures his lover that his love is unwavering, even when they are apart, and his thoughts are with her always. He finds himself constantly thinking of their shared experiences together and reminiscing about them. In the final verse, the singer asks his lover to stay with him forever since his love has sent him to the point of no return. He pleads with her to be available for him at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
Dhiya iwe dhiya iwe
Hey there, hey there
Usandione seka cheche
Don't laugh at me in secret
Rudo chete runondinetsa
Only love troubles me
Usandione sendinopenga iwe
Don't think I'm crazy
Kana ndada munhu ini ndamudawo pachokwadi,
If I love someone, I truly love them
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo usandione sekacheche
My love, don't laugh at me in secret
Rudo chete runondishungurudza
Love alone troubles me
Runonditadzisa kugara pasi
It teaches me to humble myself
Ndikaswera ndisina kukuona
Even if I don't see you
Zvinondirwadzawo pamoyo
It hurts me in my heart
Ndinoswera ndakakutakura
I stay and worry
mupfungwa dzanguwo shamwari
My thoughts, my friend
ndichingofunga nyaya dzedu dziye
I'm thinking about our matters
nyaya dzedu dzemandorokwati
Our complicated issues
pfungwa dzangu ibarara mhanywa
My thoughts are scattered
nekufunga rangu remangwana
And my current thoughts
Chiri chii chingandifadze kana ndisina kukuona.
What's going to comfort me if I don't see you?
Rudo chete runondituma kuti ndikutevere shamwari.
Only love sends me a message to be patient, my friend.
mudiwa wangu mudiwanguwo ndiudzewo pachine nguva
My love, my dear, please hold my hand every time.
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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