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Thomas Mapfumo

Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born July 3, 1945) is a Zimbabwean musician. He is nicknamed "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" (the praise name of his clan in the Shona language) for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music, including his sharp criticism of the government of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. He both created and popularized Chimuren…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
July 3rd, 1945
Genres
Labels
Shanachie
Nascente
Real World
Chimurenga Music
Last updated: June 11th, 2021·MusicBrainz

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