About Jit
Jit is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.
Jit has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Chazezesa Challengers.
From Wikipedia
Jit (also known as jiti, jit-jive and the Harare beat) is a style of popular Zimbabwean dance music. It features a swift rhythm played on drums and accompanied by a guitar. Jit evolved out many diverse influences, including domestic chimurenga, Congolese rumba and Tanzanian guitar styles.
The genre was popularized in the 1980s by bands like Chazezesa Challengers, The Four Brothers, and Bhundu Boys. Jit is one of Zimbabwean fast beat, but there is a confusion between the more popular "sungura" which is said to be Jit which was popularised by Chazezesa Challengers and many others including Alick Macheso and Orchestra Mberikwazvo.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Jit.
- ↑ music of Southern Africa
- ↓ Chazezesa Challengers
Frequently asked questions
What is Jit?
Jit is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.