{"id":66362,"date":"2022-09-18T15:40:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T13:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/thomas-mapfumos-percussionist-and-brother-lancelot-mapfumo-dies"},"modified":"2022-09-18T18:14:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T16:14:59","slug":"thomas-mapfumos-percussionist-and-brother-lancelot-mapfumo-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/thomas-mapfumos-percussionist-and-brother-lancelot-mapfumo-dies","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Mapfumo\u2019s Percussionist And Brother Lancelot Mapfumo Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Thomas Mapfumo\u2019s brother and percussionist, Lancelot Mapfumo has died.<\/p>\n

Lancelot was one of two of Thomas Mapfumo\u2018s brothers who played with the Blacks Unlimited for the longest time. Details about his death are still sketchy.<\/p>\n

Messages of condolence have started pouring. Pindula News presents some of the messages:<\/p>\n

Waking up to the painful news that long-serving Blacks\u2019 Unlimited percussionist and brother to Thomas Mapfumo, Lancelot Mapfumo \u201chas passed the surly bonds of the Earth to touch the face of God\u201d\u2026 RIP. You made Chimurenga music to be the fire it is!<\/b>
\nOh really bad news what a loss may soul rest in peace my God the band will never be the same I really enjoyed the ngoma he played<\/b>
\nSo sad. Rest in peace Lancelot. The story of Thomas Mapfumo and his music is never complete without you.<\/b><\/p>\n

Deepest condolences on the death of Thomas Mapfumo\u2019s backup singer\/percussionist and his brother Lancelot Mapfumo. Lancelot was one of two of Mapfumo\u2018s brothers who played with the Blacks Unlimited for the longest time. More details to follow. Our deepest condolences. MHRIP.<\/p>\n

Lancelot\u2019s loyalty was noble and venerable. He was a true man rasta committed to the Chimurenga movement. Ohh we will miss his devotion on the drums and his passion for music. Fare thee well son of Chimurenga Vibes.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Thomas Mapfumo\u2019s brother and percussionist, Lancelot Mapfumo has died. Lancelot was one of two of Thomas Mapfumo\u2018s brothers who played with the Blacks Unlimited for the longest time. Details about his death are still sketchy. Messages of condolence have started pouring. 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