Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman

Emboldened by the historic spirit of African music with perspective of American protest songs, Chiwoniso writes and sings brilliantly reflective, entrancing compositions. The American-born Chiwoniso grew up immersed in the music of her parents’ native Zimbabwe. As a teen, she lived among the Shona tribe in Africa and embraced the country’s music as her life’s work. “For all the cultural crosscurrents in her music, Chiwoniso maintains a distinctly personal style and outlook. And Rebel Woman establishes her as one of the most compelling young voices in today's African music,” notes Banning Eyre of NPR.

Here is a live performance of the title track:

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