ABSTRACT
The research focuses on the transformation of ‘Imbube’ music in Zimbabwe. It interrogates the
role and value of the transformation of ‘Imbube’ music in Bulawayo. The study is largely
qualitative but it also employs some quantitative techniques. Similarly the study uses data
collection methods such as structured and unstructured interviews, questionnaires, focus group
discussions and document analysis in collecting data from ‘Imbube’ groups, audiences and
academics. The Afrocentricity theory influences the arguments and analysis of this research. The
study discovered that ‘Imbube’ music is ever changing due to changing times and its change is as
a result to suit the taste of the new generation. As such the transformation of ‘Imbube’ music has
been seen as a good idea by many as it meets the interests of the people. The study also
establishes that the transformation of ‘Imbube’ music maintains some of the traditional values
attached to it. However, the transformation has been largely influenced by mordenisation and it
has led to the role of ‘Imbube’ music to be more of commercialisation. As such mordenisation
has slowly assimilated traditional values of ‘Imbube’ music. This transformation of ‘Imbube’
music can be seen as a revolutionary shift in this genre of music. Therefore the study concludes
that imbube is still transforming, and its transformation is highly recommended by the people as
it suits the taste of the new generation.
NLEYA, M (2021). The Transformation Of Imbube Music In Zimbabwe: A Case Of Bulawayo. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/the-transformation-of-imbube-music-in-zimbabwe-a-case-of-bulawayo
NLEYA, MARTHA "The Transformation Of Imbube Music In Zimbabwe: A Case Of Bulawayo" Afribary. Afribary, 04 May. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/the-transformation-of-imbube-music-in-zimbabwe-a-case-of-bulawayo. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
NLEYA, MARTHA . "The Transformation Of Imbube Music In Zimbabwe: A Case Of Bulawayo". Afribary, Afribary, 04 May. 2021. Web. 20 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/the-transformation-of-imbube-music-in-zimbabwe-a-case-of-bulawayo >.
NLEYA, MARTHA . "The Transformation Of Imbube Music In Zimbabwe: A Case Of Bulawayo" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 20, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/the-transformation-of-imbube-music-in-zimbabwe-a-case-of-bulawayo