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     Thomas Mapfumo - Full Set | Field Day 2013 | Festivo

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     Thomas Mapfumo - Samson (live at Africa Calling)

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     Thomas Mapfumo - Mugarandega

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Thomas_MapfumoThomas Mapfumo - Wikipedia

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   Years active. 1961–present. Website. http://www.thomas-mapfumo.com/. Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born July 3, 1945) [1] is a musician 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 ...

3. www.britannica.com › biography › Thomas-MapfumoThomas Mapfumo | Biography, Music, Politics, & Facts

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   May 2, 2024 · Thomas Mapfumo (born 1945, Marondera, Southern Rhodesia [now in Zimbabwe]) is a Zimbabwean musician and composer who propelled Zimbabwe toward independence in the 1970s through his cultivation of chimurenga—a local genre of politically charged popular music.

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5. thomas-mapfumo.com| Thomas Mapfumo

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   Learn about the life and music of Thomas Mapfumo, the legendary Zimbabwean musician and activist. Explore his discography, biography, contact information and more on his official website.

6. www.newyorker.com › culture › culture-deskZimbabwe’s Powerful Music of Struggle | The New Yorker

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   Mar 20, 2018 · March 20, 2018. Thomas Mapfumo, a leading chimurenga singer whose music championed Zimbabwe’s war for independence, returns to his country after a decade of self-imposed exile. Photograph by ...

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7. thomas-mapfumo.com › bioBio | Thomas Mapfumo

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   Learn about the life and music of Thomas Mapfumo, the Zimbabwean musician and activist who founded the Blacks Unlimited and popularized Chimurenga music. From his childhood in Marondera to his global fame and awards, discover his achievements, challenges and legacy in the fight for freedom and social justice.

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   Who is Thomas Mapfumo?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Thomas Mapfumo (born 1945, Marondera, Southern Rhodesia [now in Zimbabwe]) Zimbabwean musician and composer who propelled Zimbabwe toward independence in the 1970s through his cultivation of chimurenga —a local genre of politically charged popular music.

   Thomas Mapfumo | Biography, Music, Politics, & Facts

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   Why was Thomas Mapfumo so popular?

   • Although Thomas Mapfumo was not among the guerrillas in Mozambique and Zambia, his music championed the war for independence, leading to his detention and multiple arrests. His popularity as the leading chimurenga musician was fuelled by his band’s adaption of the mbira, a thumb piano that is central to Shona spiritual communication.

   Zimbabwe’s Powerful Music of Struggle | The New Yorker

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   Why did Thomas Mapfumo return to Zimbabwe?

   • The homecoming show proved that Mapfumo was out of political danger, and he returned for more shows in many parts of Zimbabwe between December 2018 and March 2019. He returned to his United States base after the four-month visit to Zimbabwe. Thomas Mapfumo tours internationally, and still sings and speaks out about the problems of Zimbabwe.

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   Who are Thomas Mapfumo & Oliver Mtukudzi?

   • Exiled to Oregon in the late '90s, Mapfumo continues to make music rooted in the Shona tradition. July 12, 2005 • African musicians Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi have dealt with Zimbabwe's political upheaval in far different ways. They explore their differing views on two new CDs. Banning Eyre has a review of both.

   Thomas Mapfumo : NPR

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9. www.npr.org › 2009/06/09 › 105166549Thomas Mapfumo: Lion Of Zimbabwe, In Exile : NPR

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   Jun 9, 2009 · Thomas Mapfumo is a cultural and political hero in his native Zimbabwe. He created his chimurenga music during the struggle for liberation from the white minority government in the 1970s; in...

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    May 28, 2015 · KEXP. June 9, 2009 • Mapfumo is a cultural and political hero in his native Zimbabwe. He created his chimurenga music during the struggle for liberation from the white minority government in the...