- Born
- 5 March 1976
Olympia - Died
- 24 July 2013
Chitungwiza - Country
- United States
- Discography
- 3 albums
Biography
Chiwoniso Maraire was a jazz musician who played voice. Chiwoniso Maraire was born on 5 March 1976 in Olympia and died on 24 July 2013 in Chitungwiza. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Ancient Voices” (1998) to “Rebel Woman” (2008).
Chiwoniso Maraire (5 March 1976 – 24 July 2013) was a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, and exponent of Zimbabwean mbira music. She was the daughter of Zimbabwean mbira master and teacher Dumisani Maraire (and former officer in the Zimbabwe Ministry of Sports and Culture in the early 1980s). Describing the mbira, an instrument traditionally used by male musicians, she said, "It is like a large xylophone. It is everywhere in Africa under different names: sanza, kalimba, etc. For us in Zimbabwe it is the name for many string instruments. There are many kinds of mbiras. The one that I play is called the nyunga nyunga, which means sparkle-sparkle."
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Chiwoniso Maraire play?
Chiwoniso Maraire is known for playing voice.
When and where was Chiwoniso Maraire born?
Chiwoniso Maraire was born 5 March 1976 in Olympia.
What are Chiwoniso Maraire's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Ancient Voices (1998), Timeless (2004) and Rebel Woman (2008).
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