Jit
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For other uses, see JIT (disambiguation).
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| Jit | |
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| Stylistic origins | Chimurenga Soukous Tanzanian popular music Rock'n'roll Disco |
| Cultural origins | 1980s, Zimbabwe |
| Typical instruments | Drums, Electric guitar, Electric bass |
| Mainstream popularity | Mainly in Zimbabwe |
Jit (also known as jiti, jit-jive and the Harare beat) is a style of popular Zimbabwean dance music. It features a swift rhythm played on drums and accompanied by a guitar. Jit evolved out many diverse influences, including domestic chimurenga, Congolese rumba and Tanzanian guitar styles. The genre was popularized in the 1980s by bands like Chazezesa Challengers, The Four Brothers and Bhundu Boys.
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