Stella Chiweshe: Biography, Facts and Career
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Stella Chiweshe (also Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe Nekati, Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, or Stella Nekati Chiweshe; 8 July 1946 – 20 January 2023) was a Zimbabwean musician. She was known internationally for her singing and playing of the mbira dzavadzimu, a traditional instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. She was one of few female players, and learned to play from 1966 to 1969, when other women did not.
Quick facts about Stella Chiweshe
- Full name: Stella Chiweshe
- Born: 1946-07-08
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q276268
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Who is Stella Chiweshe?
Stella Chiweshe (also Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe Nekati, Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, or Stella Nekati Chiweshe; 8 July 1946 – 20 January 2023) was a Zimbabwean musician.
What nationality is Stella Chiweshe?
Stella Chiweshe is Zimbabwe.
When was Stella Chiweshe born?
Stella Chiweshe was born on 1946-07-08.
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