Chiwoniso Maraire is a Zimbabwean singer and songwriter. Most of her music falls under the Zimbabwean mbira genre. Chiwoniso is the lead singer for Chiwoniso & Vibe Culture for the past four years.
Chiwoniso was born in Olympia, in Washington state in the U.S.A. Her father, ethnomusicologist Dumisani Maraire, taught marimba and mbira in America between 1972 and 1990. He was also a renowned stage performer along with Chiwoniso's mother, Linda Nemarundwe Maraire.
Leonard Zhakata
Leonard Karikoga Zhakata is a rhumba/zora musician from Zimbabwe. He is known for his danceable songs and he's caused a lot of controversy with his music.
Oliver Mtukudzi is one of the greatest musicians to come out of Zimbabwe. He has created a genre called Tuku Music and he has performed to diverse crowds all over the world.
His music career spans over 20 years.
