Concert: Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited
When:
Saturday, April 8, 2017
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT
Where: Old Town School of Folk Music, The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Program of African Studies
(847) 491-7323
Group: Program of African Studies
Category: Fine Arts
Description:
Known as "The Lion of Zimbabwe," Thomas Mapfumo is one of the best-known African artists on the world music scene today. He successfully introduced the traditional sacred music of the metal-pronged Mbira and Ngoma drumming into the mainstream through his music. Known for championing African culture and causes, Mapfumo has been a driving force in African pride and identity. He is also known as “Gandanga” (freedom fighter) and has fearlessly spearheaded his Chimurenga beats through his continued tremendous contributions to the struggle for a united, prosperous, and comfortable Zimbabwe. His tireless liveliness in civil rights activism prods him to exploit his tools of trade to communicate with the public in song.