Chimurenga: The Zimbabwean music of rebellionBy John UduleleThu Jun 08 2023Photo courtesy of African Music LibraryChimurenga music was created by Thomas Mapfumo, a Zimbabwean musician and political activist, in the 1970s.Share to:
Traditional African Musical InstrumentsBy | 8/11/2023 | GeneralThere are four major classes of African musical instruments and their classification is based on how the make they make their sounds...
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Mbira and its Musical Cousins: Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo and MoreBy | 7/17/2024 | InstrumentAs the popularity of the mbira grew, different regional variations such as Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo, ilimba, Chilimba and others came into play.
9 Things You Must Do To Be a Successful Independent ArtistBy Nnaemeka Agwu | 12/21/2022 | GeneralCollaboration is a great way to build strong relationships with your fellow artists and music business professionals like ARs, curators, and promoters.
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