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Mar 19, 2017 · A tribute to the late music superstar Andy Brown, who died in 2012, five years after his mysterious paternity was revealed. The article traces his roots in Mberengwa, his musical career in Harare and his tragic end in Parirenyatwa Hospital.
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- Political Orientation
- Discography
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Andy Brown was born Cadia Shoko on March 15, 1962 in Mberengwa to a German father and a Zimbabwean mother, Zvondiwe Ncube and went to school at Chavengwa Primary School and Mavorondo Secondary School. Brown's family relocated to Bulawayo and he was thus forced to finish his secondary school education at Founders High School. Andy Brown was once mar...
Brown started singing at a tender age. It is allegedly reported that whilst he was at Founders High School, he bunked classes to play his guitar. After leaving school he had a brief stint with Ebony Shiek before teaming up with Gabriel Green with whom he formed the group Piscesin 1980. Andy relocated to Harare where he formed the group Grabb with R...
The political affiliation of Andy Brown has not been a contested issue, he was over the years linked to Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) with much of the speculation being generated from the nature of his songs such as "Chigaro Chamambo" and also through his role in the music group "More Fire Crew". Prior to that, he had al...
1989 The Storm1990 Chimvuramabhwe1991 Feed Me1995 GondwanalandAndy Brown died without receiving an award in his life. However, in 2017 the Masvingo Music Awards announced that Andy Brown was going to be awarded a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the awards' fourth edition on Saturday the 1st of April 2017.
His song, Tomato Saucecharted at number 5 on South Africa’s Radio Metro a week after being played on air in South Africa.
Biography. Andy Brown is a guitarist based in Chicago. Born in New York in 1975, he has played professionally for over twenty five years. He has had a varied performing career that has included stints in Cincinnati and New York City. Since coming to Chicago in 2003, Andy has been fortunate to work at many of the area's finest jazz venues with ...
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Nov 17, 2020 · Andy Brown. 's nickname was "Fearless." It was well-earned. Brown turned pro in 1965 and for the next dozen years guarded his crease without wearing a mask. From 1971-72 through 1973-74, he had...
Aug 1, 2021 · Learn about Andy Brown, a Chicago-based jazz guitarist who was influenced by Wes Montgomery, Kenny Poole and other masters. Read his story of how he started playing guitar, moved to Chicago and became a full-time musician.
