The Soul Brothers is a South African
Mbaqanga music group from
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal (, also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is locate ...
formed in 1975 by
Moses Ngwenya
Black Moses Ngwenya (born 15 July 1958) is a South African pianist, keyboardist, and musician. He co-founded the Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers in 1974 with South African singer and drummer, David Masondo. A book titled ''The Life and Times o ...
and
David Masondo
David Masondo (born 11 November 1974 in Vhembe District, Limpopo) is a South African politician. Masondo is the current Deputy Minister of Finance for the Republic of South Africa.
Education
Masondo attended Wits University, Johannesburg whe ...
.
[https://www.chronicle.co.zw/soul-brothers-return-to-bulawayo/] They released over 45 albums including two solo albums that were released by the lead vocalist David Masondo in collaboration with
Deborah Fraser, most of which earned them gold status in the
Recording Industry of South Africa. In total the band has sold of over five million copies of their entire albums.
In 2001, the band won
South Africa Music Awards for the song "Intombi Yam", and in 2011, the band won South Africa Music Awards for best Mbaqanga album. In early 1976, the band released a single, "Mshoza Wami" which sold over 60 000 units within three months which was a rare achievement in the Mbhaqanga music genre.
The band has visited many countries and performed in different notable events.
Masondo released two solo albums before his death in 2015. On his solo album, he made collaboration with Debroh Fraser having featured on a song title "umzal'wam".
In 2018, at the age of 69, Mabaso died after a short illness.
Band Members
* Zenzele Zakes Mchunu (bass, 1974–1984)
*
David Masondo
David Masondo (born 11 November 1974 in Vhembe District, Limpopo) is a South African politician. Masondo is the current Deputy Minister of Finance for the Republic of South Africa.
Education
Masondo attended Wits University, Johannesburg whe ...
(drums, vocals 1984–2015)
* Tuza Mthethwa (guitar, 1974–1979)
*
Moses Ngwenya
Black Moses Ngwenya (born 15 July 1958) is a South African pianist, keyboardist, and musician. He co-founded the Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers in 1974 with South African singer and drummer, David Masondo. A book titled ''The Life and Times o ...
(organ, 1976–present)
* American Zulu (rhythm guitar, 1976–1982)
* Maxwell Mngadi (lead guitar, 1985–present)
* Sicelo Ndlela (bass, 1985–present)
* Thomas Phale (saxophone, 1985–present)
International performances
* United kingdom (1990)
* Europe
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Jive Explosion'' (Earthworks)(1988)
* ''Kulukhuni''
* ''Ezinkulu''
* ''Indaba''
* ''Isigqebhezana''
* ''Jump and Jive'' (1994)
* ''Idlozi'' (1997)
* ''Amanikiniki'' (1998)
* ''Isigqebhezana'' (1999)
* ''Intombi Yami'' (2000)
* ''Induk' Enhle (2001)''
* Isithothobala ''(2002)''
* ''Kuze Kuse'' (2003)
* ''Nilindeni'' (2004)
* ''Igobondela'' (2004)
* ''Ke Kopa Tshwarelo'' (2004)
* ''Deliwe''
* ''Mshoza Wami''
* ''Ukhalelani''
* ''Usathane Simehlulile''
* ''Ugroove lobani'' (2005)
* ''Hluphekile''
* ''Xola''
* ''Impimpi''
* ''Isicelo''
* ''Isithembiso''
* ''Uxolo''
* ''Usibali''
* ''Isigebengu''
* ''Iqiniso''
* ''Vala Umlomo''
* ''Ugruva Nobani''
* ''Indaba''
* ''Umhlola''
* ''Isilingo''
* ''Into Yamahala'' (2006)
* ''Isiphiwo'' (2007)
* ''Amacala''
* ''Unembeza'' (2008)
* ''Oganda Ganda'' Vol. 2 (2009)
* ''Thul'Ubheke'' (2010)
* ''Dlal'ngam'' (solo album David Masondo) (2014)
Awards and Nominations
Accolades
* South Africa Music Awards
Further Reading
*
References
External links
*
* https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/soul_brothers
Mbaqanga musical groups
Musical groups established in 1975
1975 establishments in South Africa
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