Thomas Mapfumo

Thomas Mapfumo

Musician · US · b. 1945

chimurenga music

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Discography

Albums
Lion Songs: Essential Tracks in the Making of ZimbabweLion Songs: Essential Tracks in the Making of Zimbabwe2015

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Mapfumo on 45: Early SinglesMapfumo on 45: Early Singles2015

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Rise UpRise Up2006

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Collected - Classic Cuts & Rare Tracks From The Lion Of Zimbabwe [1978-2002]Collected - Classic Cuts & Rare Tracks From The Lion Of Zimbabwe [1978-2002]2002

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The Best of Thomas Mapfumo: Chimurenga ForeverThe Best of Thomas Mapfumo: Chimurenga Forever1995

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ShumbaShumba1991

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Greatest HitsGreatest Hits1984

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The Chimurenga Singles (1976 - 1980)The Chimurenga Singles (1976 - 1980)1984

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NdangariroNdangariro1983

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Hokoyo!Hokoyo!1978

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UnpluggedUnplugged

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Singles
Matiregerera Mambo / ZvandiviringaMatiregerera Mambo / Zvandiviringa1980

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Pamuromo Chete / NjivaPamuromo Chete / Njiva1978

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Pasi Pane Nhamo / DindingwePasi Pane Nhamo / Dindingwe1978

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Other releases
African ClassicsAfrican Classics2009

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The Singles Collection 1977-1986The Singles Collection 1977-19861996

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Vanhu VatemaVanhu Vatema1994

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Label

Record label
Real World Records

Groups

  • Hallelujah Chicken Run Bandoriginalcurrent
  • The Acid Bandoriginalcurrent
  • Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimitedeponymous, originalcurrent

Archive

Passport
Country

US

Born

1945-07-03

Identifiers & aliases
ISNI

000000005513658X

Description

Zimbabwean musician

Extract from Wikipedia

Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo is a Zimbabwean musician. He is nicknamed "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" 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 Chimurenga music, and is known for his distinctive voice and slow-moving style.

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