CHIMURENGA MUSIC: Zimbabwe's internationally acclaimed music genre. Chimurenga music is a popular genre of music in Zimbabwe that originated with the liberation struggle against colonialism. It was popularized by Thomas Mapfumo in the 1970s and combines traditional Shona rhythms with social/politically-charged lyrics. The music is characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the mbira and hosho, as well as Western instruments such as electric guitars and drums. Chimurenga music ha