Crispen Matema

Zimbabwean musician and producer a five-time winner of Jazz Drummer of the Year award, died in June 27, 1991. Crispen Matema aka “Mdara Dovi”, “Mazhambe” of the Soko Bvudzijena totem, started music as far back as 1959 as a session drummer for various jazz bands then. He first band he played with was called Jazz Tones based in Bulawayo with Mtungwazi(vocals), Matema (drums), Danny B. Chiradza (bass), Andrew Mchangani (lead) and Mathew Phiri (congas).Then joined August Msarurgwa’s band and played drums. Worked as a producer with the then Teal Records in the early 70s and was involved in talent search between the music contests that used to take place at Skyline Motel and Mutanga Nite Club. Founded a record label of Zimbabwe music called Afro Soul.