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Zimbabwean music is heavily reliant on the use of instruments such as the mbira, Ngoma drums and hosho. Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. [1] Music has played a significant role in the history of ...
Zimbabwean jazz. Zimdancehall. Categories: English-language music. Music by country. Performing arts in Zimbabwe. East African music. Music of Africa by country. African music genres.
Years active. 1974–2001. Labels. ZMC. Lovemore Tshuma (born 1954), commonly known as Lovemore Majaivana is a Zimbabwean musician, arguably the most Popular Ndebele singer, and by far the most prominent to have emerged from Bulawayo . [1][2][3][4] He earned the stage name 'Majaivana' (which means good dancer) for his exceptional dancing. [5]
Tehn Diamond (born 1985) – Zimbabwean hip hop musician and rapper. Chartwell Dutiro (born 1957) – mbira player and singer-songwriter [3] Mbuya Dyoko (1944–2013) – mbira player. John Edmond (born 1936) – Rhodesian folk singer. Tendayi Gahamadze (born 1959) – mbira player and singer-songwriter; member of Mbira dzeNharira.
Zimbabwean Jazz, also known as Afro Jazz was developed in the 20th century. Its history can be traced from its early colonial era. It was influenced by a style of township rhythm that evolved in a southern part of Africa over the 20th century. [1] One can also trace similarities from Kwela, a pennywhistle-based, street music from the southern ...
Mokoomba. Mokoomba is a Zimbabwean musical group, originally from Chinotimba township, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The group sings in a number of languages including English, Luvale, Tonga, Nyanja, Ndebele and Shona. Mokoomba takes its name from a Tonga word that connotes deep respect for the Zambezi river and the vibrant life along its banks.
The Bhundu Boys were a Zimbabwean band that played a mixture of chimurenga music with American rock and roll, disco, country, and pop influences. Their style became known as jit, and is quite popular across Africa, with some international success, and has influenced later groups like Nehoreka and Mokoomba. British world music DJ Andy Kershaw ...
The Rough Guide to the Music of Zimbabwe is a world music compilation album originally released in 1996. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, [1] it focuses on the music of Zimbabwe, both traditional and modern. The release was compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. [2][3]