Chiwoniso Maraire was born in the US but throughout her career she's been identified with the Zimbabwean music scene. Rebel Woman is a protest song that mixes a great mbira groove with soul vocals. I like it and I think you will too. Chiwoniso - Rebel Woman (alternate download)

Were it not for a slight smattering of summer rain in the late afternoon, dried up by showtime, Chiwoniso and her excellent band would have had the setting they deserved: balmy air, generous evening sunlight and plenty of space for dancing. As it was, we made do with the Museum of Fine Art 's auditorium, which afforded comfortable vantage points for the seated members of the audience, but left those who, at a deft and demure suggestion from Chiwoniso, took to their feet crowded into the aisles, jostling elbows and knees. Chiwoniso is [...]

The night after Santana (who I didn't see) seemed kind of a low-key affair with some acts. Well not the case with another band who I happened to shoot as my backup if I didn't get to shoot Crowded House. The acts that I saw on July 15th at Bluesfest were: Chiwoniso Islands Old Crow Medicine Show Woodhands [...]
On her new album, Rebel Woman, Chiwoniso shows off an assertive style that no other female singer in Zimbabwe can match. In her songs, she stands up for her country's children and poor. One of the most compelling voices in African music today, she confidently borrows from other genres — especially American ones. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Share:
On her new album, Rebel Woman, Chiwoniso shows off an assertive style that no other female singer in Zimbabwe can match. In her songs, she stands up for her country's children and poor. One of the most compelling voices in African music today, she confidently borrows from other genres — especially American ones. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us

CD REVIEW Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman Cumbancha Chiwoniso is a woman poised for success. The Zimbabwean singer has just released her third album, but it's far and away her most mature, engaging, appealing work to date. After two sparsely distributed albums (Ancient Voices and Timeless) and contributions to a number of compilations including the delightful Women CARE , Chiwoniso has hooked up with dynamic label Cumbancha for her latest, and also has rounded up a crack team of musicians [...]

Spin The Globe playlist for 26 September 2008 as heard on radio KAOS 89.3 FM, Olympia USA An hour of Bollywood deliciousness, an interview with Zimbabwean musician Chiwoniso, and even a few new releases. What a show! Congrats to listener Eric, who won the giveaway for [...]
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