This music combines a handful of traditions from Southern Africa and Mtukudzi's native Zimbabwe, including mbira, mbaqanga, and jit. This means bright arrangements, brilliant rhythms, and the clean, creative guitar lines familiar to fans of African music. At the center is Oliver Mtukudzi, a soulful singer with a gruff voice who delivers lyrics with the force of an artist like reggae's Toots Hibbert. Even serious songs like “Hear Me Lord” will make you want to move.