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This Hip Deep edition explores the legendary early career of Thomas Mapfumo, a singer, composer and bandleader whose 1970s music set the stage for the birth of a new nation, Zimbabwe. Using rare, unreleased recordings, and recollections by Mapfumo, key band members, and prominent Zimbabweans who lived through the liberation struggle, this program traces the development of “chimurenga” music.
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Thomas Mapfumo: The War Years • Afropop Worldwide.
Mbira reflections as Zimbabwe turns 44
Zimbabwe has turned 44. Here is some mbira music to reflect on the moment.
