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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, 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 ...
Years active. 1989–present. Labels. ZMC, ZORA music. Leonard "Karikoga" Zhakata (born . 25 June 1968) is a Zimbabwean musician and singer. He writes and sings mainly in his native Shona tongue. Zhakata, who adorns trademark glittering outfits, is best known for his hits Hupenyu Mutoro, Batai Mazwi and "Gomba Remarara".
Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born July 3, 1945) [1] is a Zimbabwean musician. He is nicknamed "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" (the praise name of his clan in the Shona language) for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music, including his sharp criticism of the government of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
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.
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.
Harare, Zimbabwe. Genres. Afro Jazz / Tuku Music. Instrument. Guitar. Years active. 1977–2019. Oliver " Tuku " Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region.
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]