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UCSD Guestbook: Thomas Mapfumo
Known as the "Conquering Lion of African Music," Thomas Mapfumo is Zimbabwe’s premiere musician.  A musical legend, Mapfumo is credited with introducing the electric mbira (finger piano) to world music. Mapfumo is also a political activist and intellectual, whose work, based on Shona traditions, crosses cultural, social and historical bounderies. Mapfumo now resides in Eugene, Oregon. (#7147)
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Date Found: November 18, 2009
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