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Thomas Mapfumo
Thomas Mapfumo
Born: Jan 1, 1945 in Marondera, Zimbabwe
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Genre: World
Styles: Afro-Pop, Chimurenga
Biography: Thomas Mapfumo made revolutionary changes in Zimbabwe's pop-music scene by recording a song for which he'd written his own music. Before Mapfumo, songs in the traditional style were always based on tunes that had been handed down for generations. Mapfumo's music, chimurenga ("music of struggle"), became ...Read full biography
Chimurenga Explosion
Chimurenga Explosion
Released: 2000
Label: Anonym
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While the two discs on Anonymous Web prior to Chimurenga Explosion have been substandard in Mapfumo's discography, Chimurenga Explosion is a return to form, reminiscent of the extraordinary depth and reflectiveness ...Read full review
Spirit of the Eagle
Spirit of the Eagle
Released: 1991
Label: Virgin
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More Thomas Mapfumo albums: Main Albums (28), Compilations (6)
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