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Zimbabwean Jazz, also known as Afro Jazz was developed in the 20th century. Its history can be traced from its early colonial era. Its history can be traced from its early colonial era. It was influenced by a style of township rhythm that evolved in a southern part of Africa over the 20th century. [ 1 ]
Zimbabwean jazz, also known as Afro Jazz, is Zimbabwean music influenced by a style of township rhythm that evolved in a Southern part of Africa over the last century. One can also trace similarities from Kwela, a pennywhistle -based, street music from the southern part of Africa with jazzy underpinnings and a distinctive, skiffle-like beat.
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Brothers Zexie and Stanley Manatsa founded the Green Arrows in 1966, initially under the name of the Mambo Jazz Band. [4] [1] The group changed their name to the Green Arrows in 1968, [3] and by 1970 were the most popular bar band in Zimbabwe. [4]
Also: Zimbabwe: People: By occupation: Musicians: Jazz musicians Pages in category "Zimbabwean jazz musicians" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Victor Kunonga (born October 25, 1974) is a Zimbabwean award-winning Afro-jazz singer and songwriter. Though having come to light in 2004, Victor quickly rose to fame with his first two albums and was a household name by 2007.
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Michael Gibbs (born 1937) – England-based jazz composer; Mudiwa Hood (born 1985) – Zimbabwean hip hop/gospel artist and actor; Derek Hudson (1934–2005) – English-born conductor and composer; Ngonidzashe Kambarami (born 1983) – urban grooves artist; Victor Kunonga (born 1974) – Afrojazz singer-songwriter; Forward Kwenda (born 1963 ...