Name: Take One – Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
Brand: Hallelujah Chicken Run Band

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-ANAF-062

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180-gram vinyl in gatefold packaging

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4260126061415

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

CD-ANAF-062

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Download code: No

Includes 24-page booklet

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4260126061408

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Hallelujah Chicken Run Band

Genre US

African

Label US

Analog Africa

The Hallelujah Chicken Run Band is a legendary Zimbabwean music group that emerged in the 1970s. Known for their vibrant fusion of traditional African rhythms with elements of rock and funk, they played a pivotal role in shaping the country's music scene. Led by Thomas Mapfumo, their infectious grooves and socially conscious lyrics resonated with audiences both locally and internationally. With their energetic live performances and critically acclaimed albums, the band continues to be celebrated as pioneers of Zimbabwean music.
Throughout their career, the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band has released numerous hit songs that have become anthems for generations. Their unique sound blends traditional instruments like mbira and marimba with electric guitars and drums, creating a captivating sonic experience. Their music not only entertains but also tells stories of struggle, resilience, and hope – reflecting the realities faced by many during turbulent times in Zimbabwe's history.
Today, the legacy of the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band lives on through their timeless recordings and influence on contemporary artists. Their groundbreaking contributions to Afro-rock continue to inspire musicians around the world. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, exploring the discography of this iconic band is an essential journey into the rich tapestry of Zimbabwean musical heritage.

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The band came into being when a young trumpet player named Daram Karanga offered to assemble a group to entertain the workers at a copper mine in the Zimbabwean town of Mhangura.

During the next five years, the band would relocate from their small mining town to the capital city, go through numerous line-up changes and pay a few more visits to the recording studio, without ever losing the raucous urgency that had transformed them from popular entertainers into titans of Zimbabwean culture. Take One collects the HCR Band’s biggest hits along with several rare tracks recorded between 1974 and 1979, all painstakingly remastered from original master tapes and vinyl sources; originally released on CD by Analog Africa in 2006, this essential music is now available on LP for the first time since the 1970s.

Take One – Hallelujah Chicken Run Band

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