Albums by Thomas Mapfumo
ALBUMDanger ZoneThomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited
ALBUMChimurenga MovementThomas Mapfumo
ALBUMRoots ChimurengaThomas Mapfumo
ALBUMSweet ChimurengaThomas Mapfumo
ALBUMChimurenga MasterpieceThomas Mapfumo
ALBUMZimbabwe MozambiqueThomas Mapfumo
ALBUMMr. Music (Africa)Thomas Mapfumo
ALBUMMabasaThomas Mapfumo
Artist Playlists
Thomas Mapfumo Essentials
Unlimited inspiration from the Lion of Zimbabwe.
Artist Biography
Known in his native country as "The Lion of Zimbabwe," Thomas Mapfumo turned a successful career covering Western pop songs into his own version of chimurenga, or protest music. Mapfumo introduced mbira into his music, echoed the rhythms with his guitar, and began singing in his native Shona; the result was a wildly popular embracing of cultural traditions which proved vital during Zimbabwe's struggle for political independence.
Hometown
Marondera, Zimbabwe
Genre
Worldwide