Music of Zimbabwe

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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