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Born: 1945 in Marondera, Zimbabwe
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: International

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. Map ...More >>

Discography: 2007 Long Walk 2006 Zimbabwe Mozambique 2006 Sweet Chimurenga 2006 Roots Chimurenga 2006 Chimurenga Movement More >>

Member Of: Hallelujah Chicken Run Band More >> Similar Artists: Ephat Mujuru Stella Chiweshe The Green Arrows Salif Keita Baaba Maal More >>

Influenced By: Wilson Pickett The Beatles The Rolling Stones Elvis Presley Hugh Masekela More >> Followers: Robson Banda Basekou Kouyate Baaba Maal Femi Kuti More >>

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