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Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

1945 in Marondera, Zimbabwe

Genre

International

Styles

Afro-Pop African Traditions Southern African

Member Of

Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
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Thomas Mapfumo

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The "Lion Of Zimbabwe," to the Shona people what Fela Kuti is to Nigeria (both a modernizer and preserver of tradition).
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Album Highlights

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    Rise Up
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  • Corruption
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    Corruption
  • Chimurenga Singles
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    Chimurenga Singles
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