One of Zimbabwe's most powerful and influential voices, Chiwoniso passed away suddenly in 2013 at the young age of 37. Throughout her short life, Chiwoniso watched her ancestral land struggle to overcome the enduring legacies of colonialism, war, social inequality and political oppression. A devoted advocate of free speech, human rights and social justice, Chiwoniso's music gave voice to the voiceless and spoke to the problems and joys of the world around her. With a sound that recalled the fire of Angélique Kidjo, the inspiration of Oliver Mtukudzi, the rebellion of Thomas ...
Irobukairo
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Energetic, Happy, Playful, Uplifting
Kurima
Zimbabwe
Chimurenga, Folk, Traditional
Kalimba, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Piano, Percussion
Hopeful, Sad, Yearning
Listen to the Breeze
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Energetic, Happy, Playful, Uplifting
Matsotsi
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion
Gritty, Sad, Tension
Nerudo
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Horns, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Energetic, Happy, Playful, Uplifting
Nguva Ye Kufara
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion
Driving, Inspired, Rhythmic, Sad
Only One World
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Saxophone, Hammond Organ, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Bass Guitar
Bright, Cool, Dreamy, Driving, Inspired, Rhythmic, Uplifting
Rebel Woman
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Hand Claps
Peaceful
Vanorapa
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Peaceful, Sad, Uplifting
Wakashinga
Zimbabwe
Traditional, Folk, Chimurenga
Kalimba, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bright, Uplifting
Gomo
Zimbabwe
Chimurenga, Folk, Traditional
Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Hand Claps, Horns, Kalimba, Percussion
Bright, Energetic, Happy, Playful, Uplifting