Jay Funk Dawg Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 LEGENDS VIBRATIONS Proudly Presents... Ledgendary Zimbabwe Musician/Activist *Thomas "MUKANYA" Mapfumo* Plus DJ CANDYMAN & DJ ACE ::afro grooves:: Friday, August 18th, 2006 El Mocambo Upstairs www.elmocambo.ca 464 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON 416-777-1777 Tickets $20 at the Door Advance Tickets call 416-843-7312 or 416-720-5895 LEGEND VIBRATIONS is proud to present the make up show of Zimbabwe musician Thomas "MUNKANYA" Mapfumo. Among the cream of the crop performers of contemporary African music, Thomas "MUNKANYA" Mapfumo , born in Marondera, Zimbabwe is responsible for blending traditional Zimbabwe mbira (thumb piano with steel keys) music with a western pop music and a political message establishing the musical style, "Chimurenga" (struggle music). By added electric guitars, saxophone, congas and a drum kit, Thomas' electric interpretations of traditional mbira music combined with his deep, resonant voice made him a huge star in Africa since the 70's. Mapfumo's lyrics reflected the concerns of the people around him-hardships in the rural areas, young men heading into the bush to fight Zimbabwe's bitter war for independence, and a rising sense of indignation at white rulers who had systematically devalued the Zimbabwe native culture for four generations. Throughout the liberation war that would eventually transform Rhodesia into Zimbabwe, the white Rhodesian government felt threatened by Mapfumo's popularity and banning his music on local airwaves and imprisoned him for 90 days in 1977. Throughout the 80 and 90's as Zimbabwe took its first hopeful steps as an independent nation, Mapfumo sang rallying songs for the new black leaders whom quickly revealed themselves as venal and corrupt. Increasingly focused his ire on the country's leaders, who he felt had failed the people, Mapfumotook his music around the world capturing the imagination of disenfranchised blacks around the world. This new millennium finds Thomas Mapfumo an international force in World Music, still composing, recording, performing and touring unceasingly. Mapfumo's new album RISE UP (Real World Records), released in July of this year, is guaranteed to be banned from Zimbabwean state radio the moment it airs in Harare's record bars and flea markets. Don't miss Thomas' performance on Friday, August 18th at the El Mocambo! Ticket Information www.elmocambo.ca call 416-843-7312 or 416-720-5895 More on Thomas Mapfumo here: http://www.ritmoartists.com/Mapfumo/mapfumo.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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