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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 ...
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.
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.
Zimbabwe and the World Bank. Official flag of The Republic of Zimbabwe. The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly South Rhodesia (1911-1964, 1979-1980), Rhodesia (1964-1979), and Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979)) is a landlocked country locked in the southern region of Africa. [ 1] It shares borders with The Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and ...
Also: Zimbabwe: People: By occupation: Musicians: Jazz musicians Pages in category "Zimbabwean jazz musicians" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Occupation (s) Musician, Recording Artist. Years active. 2005–present. Labels. Gary Tight Entertainment (current) Gary Tight (born Gary Muponda in Mutare, Zimbabwe, 2 December 1994) is a Zimbabwean Afro-pop artist. He is the son of Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz musician Willom Tight. Tight rose to countrywide prominence as a mentee of Oliver Mtukudzi.
Abdullah Ibrahim, previously known as Dollar Brand, is a South African pianist and composer born Adolph Johannes Brand on 9 October 1934.His music reflects many of the musical influences of his childhood in the multicultural port areas of Cape Town, ranging from traditional African songs to the gospel of the AME Church and Ragas, to more modern jazz and other Western styles.
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