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zim compilation earns 2026 grammy awards nomination story by patience nyagatozimbabwe is once again making its mark on the global stage, with a local music compilation receiving a prestigious nomination at the 2026 grammy awards.the album, the modern sound of harare townships: roots rocking zimbabwe (1975-1980), has been nominated in the best historical album category, standing shoulder to shoulder with international productions such as doc pomus and super disco pirata.the recognition celebrates zimbabwe’s rich musical heritage and its enduring influence on the world stage.released by analogue africa, the compilation brings together 25 tracks that defined a generation fusing rock, rhumba, soul and traditional rhythms during the charged years, leading to independence between 1975 and 1980, with songs including oliver mtukudzi’s anoshereketa.the nomination celebrates meticulous archival work, restoring old masters and preserving zimbabwe’s artistic legacy for future generations.the nomination adds to zimbabwe’s growing list of international honours, including the 2016 grammy nod for zimbabwe-born producer tinashe “t-collar” sibanda and the 2022 grammy win for zimbabwean-american artist, alexandra shungudzo govere, who contributed as a writer, producer, and engineer on angélique kidjo’s mother nature, which won best global music album.this latest nomination is more than an honour but is a moment of national pride and cultural validation, showcasing zimbabwe’s musical sophistication and its timeless creative spirit to the entire world.
zimbabwe is once again making its mark on the global stage, with a local music compilation receiving a prestigious nomination at the 2026 grammy awards. the album, the modern sound of harare townships: roots rocking zimbabwe (1975-1980), has been nominated in the best historical album category, standing shoulder to shoulder with international productions such as doc pomus and super disco pirata. the recognition celebrates zimbabwe’s rich musical heritage and its enduring influence on the world stage. released by analogue africa, the compilation brings together 25 tracks that defined a generation fusing rock, rhumba, soul and traditional rhythms during the charged years, leading to independence between 1975 and 1980, with songs including oliver mtukudzi’s anoshereketa.
the nomination celebrates meticulous archival work, restoring old masters and preserving zimbabwe’s artistic legacy for future generations. the nomination adds to zimbabwe’s growing list of international honours, including the 2016 grammy nod for zimbabwe-born producer tinashe “t-collar” sibanda and the 2022 grammy win for zimbabwean-american artist, alexandra shungudzo govere, who contributed as a writer, producer, and engineer on angélique kidjo’s mother nature, which won best global music album. this latest nomination is more than an honour but is a moment of national pride and cultural validation, showcasing zimbabwe’s musical sophistication and its timeless creative spirit to the entire world.
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