zimbabwe Afro Jazz
by jacob a zack
what is Afro Jazz
Zimbabwean Jazz, also known as Afro Jazz was developed in the 20th century. 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 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. Kwela music was influenced by blending the music of Malawian immigrants to South Africa, together with the local South African sounds. In chickewe, the word Kwela has a very similar meaning to the South African meaning: "to climb". The music was popularised in South Africa and then brought to Malawi, where contemporary Malawian artists have also begun producing Kwela music.
who are some artist
- Manu Dibango.
- Richard Bona.
- Mulatu Astatqé
- The Pyramids
- Lionel Loueke
- Mulatu Astatke
- The Souljazz Orchestra