Today's Google Doodle celebrates the mbira, a traditional Zimbabwean instrument whose sound has been popularised by musicians such as Stella Chiweshe, Leonard Chiyanike, Biggie Tembo and the Bhundu Boys, among many others.
Here are some of the best tracks from the Zimbabwean jazz legend.
Today Zimbabwean women are dressed in black and madhuku to pay tribute to the late Afro-jazz legend.
One fan pays tribute to the late Oliver Mtukudzi and the impact of his music on her life.
The musician passed away after battling a long illness. He was 66-years-old.
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