Chimurenga music

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Chimurenga
Stylistic origins Mbira
Electric blues
Cultural origins 1970s Shona people
Typical instruments Vocals - electric guitar - bass guitar - drums
Mainstream popularity Mainly in Zimbabwe

Chimurenga music is a Zimbabwean popular music genre coined and popularised by Thomas Mapfumo. Chimurenga is a Shona language word for struggle. The word's modern interpretation has been extended to describe a struggle for human rights, political dignity and social justice. Mapfumo developed a style of music based on traditional Shona mbira music, but played with modern electric instrumentation, with lyrics characterized by social and political commentary.[1].

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  1. ^ What is Chimurenga?

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