Zig-Zag Band was a household name in Zimbabwe in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a band committed to the style of music its members helped pioneer: chigiyo. It’s a mix of reggae, mbira-inspired guitar, brass arrangements and dance rhythms. The group has long since disbanded, but a new compilation of its music came out. It’s called “Zig-Zag Band: Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998.” Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the story.

This story originally aired on March 12, 2026.