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... to return and perform in Zimbabwe. The chapter reflects on the international impact of Mapfumo’s music within the “world music” phenomenon. Chimurenga music’s depth and beauty, and Mapfumo’s powerful voice and personal charisma, have allowed it to endure, despite a key drawback—its historical remove from...

... to return and perform in Zimbabwe. The chapter reflects on the international impact of Mapfumo’s music within the “world music” phenomenon. Chimurenga music’s depth and beauty, and Mapfumo’s powerful voice and personal charisma, have allowed it to endure, despite a key drawback—its historical remove from...

... of the narrative to come. This account also clarifies the personal nature of the author’s friendship and musical collaboration with Mapfumo. Thomas Mapfumo chimurenga music Harare nightlife mbira ...

... Jonah Sithole at Mapfumo’s side. Acid Band Jonah Sithole chimurenga music Blacks Unlimited political music ...

... response to the confident proclamations of President Ian Smith. The chapter ends with the 1978 establishment of the Blacks Unlimited, with legendary guitarist Jonah Sithole at Mapfumo’s side. Acid Band Jonah Sithole chimurenga music Blacks Unlimited political music This chapter documents...

... degree from the University of Zimbabwe, presented by Mugabe himself. Weeks later, he releases Chimurenga Explosion (1999), with two songs that bitterly critique Mugabe’s failures and are suppressed from radio play in Zimbabwe. Even with his family in exile and his safety in doubt, Mapfumo returns...

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... Zimbabwean artists, the notion of criticizing leaders of the liberation struggle still feels dangerous. But Mapfumo is undeterred, insisting that his loyalty is, and has always been, to the people, not to any party or leader. food riots Morgan Tsvangirai Ian Smith Chimurenga ’98 ...

.... But Mapfumo is undeterred, insisting that his loyalty is, and has always been, to the people, not to any party or leader. food riots Morgan Tsvangirai Ian Smith Chimurenga ’98 ...