April 25, 2019
Zimbabwe After Mugabe
Hear the sound of Zimbabwe--Zim-dancehall, gospel trad and lots of mbira--as the country moves out of the 37-year shadow cast by Robert Mugabe.
<p>A lot has happened since Afropop last visited Zimbabwe. The 37-year regime of Robert Mugabe has ended, and <strong>Thomas Mapfumo</strong>, the Lion of Zimbabwe, has staged a triumphant return concert after a 14-year absence. Meanwhile, the country’s youth now moves to the groove of Zim-Dancehall from the likes of reigning star <strong>Winky D</strong>, and gospel-trad roots music from <strong>Jah Prayzah</strong>. On this program, we catch up with all these new sounds, hear the latest from <strong>Oliver Mtukudzi</strong>, and meet one of the most creative singer/songwriters on the scene these days, <strong>Victor Kunonga</strong>. </p>
<p>Produced by <strong>Banning Eyre</strong>.</p>
<p>Originally broadcast June 2018.</p>
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