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Clive Mono Mukundu is a music producer, session musician, composer & multi-instrumentalist but better known as a lead guitarist. He was born on Tuesday the 15th of September 1970 in the small town of Rusape, Zimbabwe to parents George Mukundu and Joyce Gwatidzo.

FAMILY

Clive is married to Jean Kandeya Mukundu, they have 2 children Taririo Nyasha, born 1994, and Takakunda, born 1998.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Clive grew up in Harare high density suburbs of Kambuzuma, Kuwadzana & Mufakose. During his high school days, he had a single dreadlock (mono-lock) hairstyle which earned him the nickname Mono from his peers. His first interest in music was noticeable at a very tender age however, this was against his father’s wishes were so each time seen holding any musical instrument, he received a corporal punishment. However, Mono was so resilient to the opposition that at 9, he had made himself a homemade tin guitar which he played in private. It was at this age that he began composing music. On January 22 1988, he was 17 and he met Last Saidi, a bass player who taught him to play his his first 3 chords on a standard guitar. He then went on to teach himself to play the lead guitar by copying other guitarists on the radio, as well as others he came in contact with.

professional music career timeline

1988 – 1989

Formed First Band

1988

Learnt to play a standard guitar and formed first band, Sarungano Chanters. The band failed over ten times at record deal auditions which had a toll on the members, leading to the group’s disbandment end of 1989.

1989

Joined 2nd Band

1989

Joined Chax Brothers, a band that played Sungura, Raggae & Mbira, the band inclueded Admire Kasenga & Jackson Phiri. Mono left the band in 1990.

1991- 1992

Started Third Band

1991

He co-founded a band, Chikokoko based in Mutare first at Tsvingwe bar in Penhalonga and at Dangamvura Hotel, both  in Mutare. Mono left Mutare end of 1991 and recorded the Ruvengo album the following year. He left the band in 1993

1992

Break from Chikoko

1992

During the Chikoko band break, Mono relocated to Mutare & joined the Handworkers band, that included Brian Nhanhanga. He joined the Seasons band and performed around Harare & Mutare backing Patrick Mukwamba from April to August 1992. Mono co-founded a Raggae band, Rough Mix Club with his friends, Webster Kunaka & Everisto Jack (bass) Wellington Masvosva (Drums), they performed around Harare and Bulawayo. He performed as a session musician for Peter Tembo & the Scanners International, the Dendemaro Band and many other smaller bands.

1993

Chris & Mono Duo

1993

Formed Raggae duo wit friend, Christopher Kamowa “Chris & Mono” which disbanded after the failure of a number of demo tapes.

1994

In-Between Bands

1994

Mono joined the John Ali & the Marakashi Band which played Congolese Rhumba & Soukous which comprised of Zimbabwean, Zambian & Congolese musicians. The group disbanded the same year. He then joined the Kwasa Kwasa Kings, another Congolese Rhumba band which he left in June 1994. On Tuesday June 28th, Clive joined Egea Gospel train after converting to Christianity. The Band included Ivy Kombo, Annie Kombo & Carol Mujokoro. They recorded the album Ndinokudai Jesu & toured around Zimbabwe and Mozambique for outreach programs.

1995 -1998

At Clicet Crusaders

1995

Mono joined Christian Life Centre Church (now known as Faith in God Church) as a gospel outreach musician for their band, Clicet Crusaders. They recorded one album and toured around Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia & Malawi and continued to work as a part-time session musician.

1999

The Gospel Artist

1999

May 1999, Mono left the Christian Life Centre and joined the Revival Ministries as a full time church musician

2000

At Crossline Music

2000

In March 2000, Mono left the Revival Ministries and joined Crossline Music, a Christian outreach group which he left on the 2nd of September to concentrate on session work.

2001 – 2002

The Learned Guitarist

2001 – 2002

Mono enrolled at the Zimbabwe college of music on the National Certificate in Music Program and graduated in 2002 with the best guitar student award. he started teaching the guitar at the College of Music, Prince Edward School & Don Bosco Youth Training Centre. During the same period, he worked part time as a music producer at Ngaavongwe Records.

2003 – 2007

Joined Tuku’s Band

2003 – 2007

Mono Joined the Late Dr. Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits. They toured around the world & recorded 4 albums together.

2003 – 2007

The Birth of Monolio Studios

2003 – 2008

Mono left the Black Spirits Band and opened Monolio Studios. He also joined the late Chiwoniso Maraire band and toured Europe.



RECORDINGS

To date Clive “Mono’ Mukundu is featured on more than a thousand projects by Zimbabwean, regional &international artists as a session musician & music producer. Some of the notable artists are as follows:

ARTIST COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Oliver Mtukudzi Zimbabwe
Mango groove South Africa
Shingisai Suluma Zimbabwe
Lufuno Dagada South  Africa
Somandla Ndebele Zimbabwe

NOTABLE RECORDINGS AS A MUSIC PRODUCER

ARTIST COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Bongo Riot South Africa
Hope Masike Zimbabwe
Luciano Jamaica
Jah Prayzar Zimbabwe
Jane Osbourne Zambia
Transit Crew Zimbabwe
Joseph Tembo Malawi
Dereck Mpofu Zimbabwe
Sulumani Chimbetu Zimbabwe
Alexio Kawara Zimbabwe
Tocky Vibes Zimbabwe

Studio Sessions

Clive Mono Mukundu has worked with several local artists includings the late Dr Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, Shingisai Suluma, Somandla Ndebele; and many regional and international artists such as Mango Groove and Lufano Dagada. Book a studio session today with Mono and experience the following:


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About mono

Clive Mono Mukundu is a Zimbabwean music producer, session musician, composer & multi-instrumentalist but better known as a lead guitarist.

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