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Music of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean music includes folk and pop styles. Much of it is based on the mbira[?], a traditional instrument from the Zezuru[?] Shona[?]. It has 22-28 metal keys on a soundboard, usually placed in a large gourd resonator.

Chimurenga[?] - originally Shona, chimurenga is mbira-based and wildly popular; includes stars like Thomas Mapfumo[?]
Jit[?] - a form of dance music

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