Music of Zimbabwe
| Southern African music | |
|---|---|
| Angola | Botswana |
| Comoros | Lesotho |
| Madagascar | Malawi |
| Mauritius | Mozambique |
| Namibia | Réunion |
| Swaziland | South Africa |
| Zambia | Zimbabwe |
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