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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...

... This chapter opens the America portion of the book. We meet Al Green, an American musician-entrepreneur who starts a record company (aNOnym reCOrds) principally aimed at releasing Mapfumo’s music. Green facilitates the process of bringing Mapfumo’s wife and kids to Eugene, Oregon. A young...

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... or memory of Mapfumo. Meanwhile, Mapfumo is performing relentlessly, drawing huge, devoted crowds, hungry for the unique emotional release only his music can offer. Amid ever more aggressive government tactics to quell dissent, the author stresses Mapfumo’s courage in continuing to protest. For most...

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... Brigade Thomas Mapfumo Shona Ndebele In this chapter, Mapfumo deals with the complexities of keeping his band on top within a fast-changing Zimbabwean music market, and developing an international reputation. Money is a constant issue, especially as Mapfumo family members become more and more...