Bestelling Artists from Zimbabwe on Calabash Music

Thomas Mapfumo

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

Once he sang the soundtrack to the Zimbabwean revolution. Now he is the fiercest thorn in the revolutionary leader's side. A musical genius and a man of the people, Thomas Mapfumo towers in the world of African band leaders.

Oliver Mtukudzi

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

One of the biggest stars of Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi has created a whole genre of music called Tuku.

Stella Chiweshe

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

Stella Chiweshe is one of the few women playing the male-dominated mbira-based music of the Shona people.

Andy Brown

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

Andy Brown is on tour now! One of Zimbabwe's finest.

Origins of Guitar Music

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

In the new urban culture during the fifties in copper mining towns of Congo and Zambia, the guitar became an important status symbol.

Louis Mhlanga

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Louis Mhlanga's playing is very clear and bright; his melodic feel and superb sense of timing make him a true master

African Reggae

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Tales of Zimbabwe: The Modern Age

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A magical collection featuring 30 of Zimbabwe’s best artists of the modern age

Chiwoniso

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"Chiwoniso is more than a promising new African star, she is a voice of hope and a guiding light for a society in crisis." -- Banning Eyre

Afrolution

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:14 -0500

The best of African Hip Hop from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Senegal, Gambia and Nigeria.