Jit
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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 rhumba and Tanzanian guitar styles. The genre was popularized in the 1980s by bands like Chazezesa Challengers, The Four Brothers and Bhundu Boys.
The term Jitin is derived from Jit. Jitin is a dance style rooted in Detroit, MI. It emerged during the 80s and still is practiced today. Similar to it's Zimbabwean roots, Jitin is performed to the fast paced beat of Detroit House Music. Jitin involves the rapid yet rhythmic movement of the entire body, primarily the feet. Most jitin dance moves incorporate the feet, the legs, the arms, the head and even employs snake like movements while standing or lying on the ground. The following is a link to view a video of Jitin: [Jitin Video [1]]
Jitin is very similar to Chicago's Juke. There are subtle differences such as, Juke incorporates more of a battling style where groups and individuals will compete against one another. Juke also incorporates the same time of music, in this case, Chicago House Music which also is very similar to Detroit's House Music in its speed and tempo.
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Afrobeat | Apala | Benga | Bikutsi | Chimurenga | Highlife | Isicathamiya | Jit | Jùjú | Kwaito | Kwela | Makossa | Marrabenta |
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