15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Zimbabwe

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14. It’s well known for mbira music

Zimbabwe is well known for mbira music that has been played by the Shona people for thousands of years. The mbira is a hollow instrument with metal reeds and is often played at religious ceremonies and social gatherings. You can sample some of the fantastic sounds here.

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Becca Blond

Becca Blond

Becca Blond is an award-winning travel journalist who first fell in love with Africa during a college semester abroad in Harare, Zimbabwe. She has authored more than 30 Lonely Planet travel guides, including those for South Africa and Madagascar. She also writes for The Guardian (UK), the Los Angeles Times, Jetsetter, Travel Africa Magazine, and many other publications. When not on the road, Becca lives in Denver with her rescue dogs, Duke, an American Bulldog mix, and Bobbi, a ‘potcake’ from the Bahamas. Twitter: @PlanetBlond. Web: www.planetblond.com.

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  1. Delina Alwanger
    Delina Alwanger
    Jun 8, 2016

    Becca. You are our Heroine. Thanks for looking past the bad press to endorse our wonderful country. We are ever...

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    Becca. You are our Heroine. Thanks for looking past the bad press to endorse our wonderful country. We are ever in your debt. Yes, Zimbabwe has so much to offer.

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