$4,500.00
Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born 1945) is a Zimbabwean musician known as "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music. He both created and made popular Chimurenga music. In Shona it means "struggle", and was the name of a previous revolutionary movement in the late nineteenth century. His songs openly called for the violent overthrow of the government, with lyrics like "Mothers, send your sons to war." But since the white government didn't understand Shona, they didn't realize how radical it was.
Created live at the HVW8 at RedFive Gallery opening afterparty at the Top with DJ's J-Boogie and IZ (Joshua)* in San Francisco, 2002.
*also signed by musicians
Acrylic on Canvas
Width: 68 inches
Height: 60 inches