Leonard Dembo | |
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| Birth name | Leonard Tazvivinga Dembomavara |
| Also known as | Musoro WeNyoka (lit. "Snake-Head") |
| Born | 29 December 1959 Chivi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 9 April 1996 (aged 36) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura, adult contemporary |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Treble Guitar |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, a.k.a Kwangwari Gwaindepi also Musoro We Nyoka (born 29 December 1959 in Chivi – 9 April 1996), was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician and member of the bands Barura Express and The Outsiders.[1] Incorporating traditional Shona sayings in his lyrics, his musical style was sungura-based, played on electric guitars tuned to emulate the characteristic sounds of the mbira.[2]