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Maskanda
Maskandi (also Maskanda) is a form of Zulu folk music, originally associated with migrant workers,Walking like a crab': Analyzing maskanda music in post-apartheid South Africa Barbara Titus, ''Ethnomusicology'', 2013 that is evolving with n society. Thought to be pioneered by Phuzushukela (John Bhengu). Often characterised by a picking guitar style which draws on a variety of historical influences it also has an important social function with players being given sanction to publicly criticise powerful people. Origins The ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busi Mhlongo
Busi Mhlongo (28 October 1947 – 15 June 2010), born Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was a singer, dancer and composer originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa. Biography Mhlongo drew on various South African musical styles such as Mbaqanga, Maskanda, Marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music. Her lyrics carry poignant messages and she had a care-free way of performance that included performing bare-foot. In the 1960s, she adopted the artistic name Vickie; only later did she become known by Busi Mhlongo. She was an initiated sangoma, which heavily influenced her music. In the 1970s, Mhlongo relocated to London, later recording with other South African artists who were living in exile, such as Dudu Pukwana and Julian Bahula. By the 1980s, she performed internationally, performing with other well-renowned artists such as Salif Keita. By the early 1990s, she began releasing her own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiyani Ngcobo
Shiyani Ngcobo was a Maskandi guitarist and teacher from South Africa. He toured Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom during the early 2000s in support of his album ''Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo'' becoming a major influence in taking Maskanda music to international audiences. In addition, he taught maskandi guitar at the School of Music of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He died near Durban on 18 February 2011. History Early life Shiyani was born in 1953 in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He was born to two members of the Zulu people, and their musical styling would later influence much of his work. When Shiyani was 13 he became fascinated with Maskanda music after his brother, Khetuwise, introduced him to the traditional piece ''Sevelina''. His father was an alcoholic who would frequently beat his mother, which eventually led him to leave home in 1970 and lead the life of a migrant worker throughout South Africa. Eventual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phuzushukela
Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence. He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo Busi Mhlongo (28 October 1947 – 15 June 2010), born Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was a singer, dancer and composer originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa. Biography Mhlongo drew on various South African musical styles such as Mbaqanga, ... and Phuzekhemisi among others. Discography * ''Sizwile Nsizwa'' (1975) * ''Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi'' (1977) * ''Sehlule Umkhomazi'' (1982) References South African guitarists Zulu music Maskanda musicians Musicians from KwaZulu-Natal 1930 births 2011 deaths {{SouthAfrica-musician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sipho Mchunu
Sipho Mchunu (born 1951, Kranskop, South Africa) is a South African musician best known for his work in the band Juluka from the 1970s to the 1980s. Mchunu's compositions, vocals and guitar work brought Zulu folk styles such as maskanda and mbaqanga to a wider audience both in South Africa and internationally. Along with his work with Juluka he has also released three solo maskanda albums. Discography With Juluka Studio albums *1979 '' Universal Men'' *1981 '' African Litany'' *1982 '' Ubuhle Bemvelo'' *1982 '' Scatterlings'' *1983 '' Work For All'' *1984 ''Stand Your Ground (Juluka album)'' *1984 '' Musa Ukungilandela'' *1984 '' The International Tracks'' *1997 '' Crocodile Love'' (released in South Africa as ''Ya Vuka Inkunzi'') Live albums *1986 ''Juluka Live: The Good Hope Concerts'' *1992 ''South Africa 9: Johnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu (Duo Juluka) + Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a South African male choral group singing in the local voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thokozani Langa
Thokozani Langa (born 9 February 1972) is a '' Maskandi'' musician from Mahlabathini, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. Its Provinces of South Africa, nine provinces are bounded to the south by of coastline that stretches along the Atlantic O .... Langa signed with Bula Music in 2004 to release his third studio album '' I-Protection Order'' (2011). After receiving exposure on national radio and the traditional South African music program Ezodumo, he was nominated for SAMA for both his albums ''Ipeni Nephepha'' (2005) and ''Lishonil' Ilanga'' (2006), in the category of Best Maskandi Album and Best Mbaqanga Album respectively, alongside The Soul Brothers and Bhekumuzi Luthuli. Langa was engaged for some time in a musical rivalry with fellow Maskandi singer Bhekumuzi Luthuli. The dispute is the subject of Langa's album entitled ''Phuma Kimi'', released in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isicathamiya
Isicathamiya (, where the ''c'' represents a tenuis dental click) is a singing style that originated from the Zulu people, a South African ethnic group. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing. The word itself does not have a literal translation; it is derived from the Zulu verb , which means 'walking softly', or 'tread carefully'. Isicathamiya contrasts with an earlier name for Zulu a cappella singing, mbube, meaning 'lion'. The change in name marks a transition in the style of the music: traditionally, music described as mbube is sung loudly and powerfully, while isicathamiya focuses more on achieving a harmonious blend between the voices. The name also refers to the style's tightly choreographed dance moves that keep the singers on their toes. South African singing groups such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo demonstrate this style. Isicathamiya choirs are traditionally all male. Its roots reach back before the turn of the 20th century, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marabi
Marabi is a style of music and dance form that evolved and emerged in South Africa between the 1890s and 1920s. The early part of the century saw the increasing urbanisation of black South Africans in mining centres such as the gold mining area around Johannesburg - the Witwatersrand. This led to the development of township slums or ghettos, and out of this hardship came forth new forms of music, marabi and kwela amongst others. Marabi was the name given to a keyboard style (often using cheap pedal organs) that had a musical link to American jazz, ragtime and blues, with roots deep in the African tradition. Early marabi musicians were part of an underground musical culture and were typically not recorded. Indeed, as with early jazz in the US, the music incurred the displeasure of the establishment. Nonetheless, as with early jazz, the lilting melodies and catchy rhythms of marabi found their way into the sounds of popular dance bands with a distinctively South African style. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern African Music Rights Organisation
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), is a copyright asset management society. It was established by the South African Copyright Act, and aims to protect the intellectual property of music creators by licensing music users, collecting licence fees and distributing royalties to music creators. SAMRO represents more than 15,000 Southern African music composers, lyricists/authors and music publishers. The organisation administers performing rights. History The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (name since 1974) was formed in December 1961 under the chairmanship of Dr. Gideon Roos Senior, a former Director-General of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). SAMRO began operations in January 1962 with 40 South African composers and 13 music publishers, taking over from the UK royalty collecting society PRS. In June 1962, SAMRO was accepted as a member of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). In the same y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imithente
Imithente (named after a kind of grass that grows in rural KwaZulu Natal) is a ''Maskandi'' group from Johannesburg, South Africa. The band was formed in 1993 by late guitarist, Simosakhe Mthalane, and three female singers: Buselaphi Gxowa, Dumisile Manana and Nokwazi Ntuli, all from KwaZulu-Natal. They have produced several albums attaining gold sales in their home country and won SAMA and SATMA awards. The group performs as a 10-piece band with 6 singer/dancers and 4 musicians. Discography studio albums * ''Isidikiselo '' (2001) * ''Awusay' Ebhodweni'' (2002) * ''Ngiyakushiya Mawulele'' (2003) * ''Umnyango Ongenasikhiye'' (2004) * ''Igaz' Elibabayo'' (2005) * ''Ake Niyek' Ukukhuluma'' (2006) * ''Bamb' Ezakho'' (2007) * ''Simqonda Ngqo'' (2008) * ''Vimb' Ezansi'' (2010) * ''Mbibi'' (2011) * ''Vuka Mathambo'' (2012) * ''Ichakijani'' (2014) * ''Mhlobo Wami'' (2014) * Washonaphi (2015) * ''S'yawuvala Umlomo'' (2016) * ''Asekhon' Amalahle ?'' (2018) * ''Uzoyikhona Kanjani'' (2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shwi No Mtekhala
Shwi no Mtekhala was a South African Maskandi duo formed in the late 1990's. The group was composed of Mandla Xaba and Zwelenduna Rodgers Magubane. History "Shwi", born "Mandla Xaba", and "Mtekhala", born "Zwelenduna Rodgers Magubane", met during their childhood at Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal. They relocated to Johannesburg in search of employment. They wrote songs for Hlanganani, an Isicathimiaya music group. The duo signed a record deal with Gallo music, and released their first album "''Dustbin",'' in 2003. Two years later they released their second album titled, "''Wangisiza Baba"'', which sold over 500,000 copies in South Africa. The album won ''"Best Selling Album of the Year"'' at the South African Music Awards 2006. The following year, at the 2007 SATMA Awards, the duo won ''"Best Song of the Year"'' and ''"Best Selling Album"''. (''Wangisiza Baba'') On October 16th, 2020, the duo released a single, titled "''Uthando''", which featured South African singers Nathi, Nathi Mank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mfaz'Omnyama
Mphatheni Khumalo popularly known as Mfaz’ Omnyama (1959–2001) was a South African performer of Maskandi music, guitar player, and lyricist. He is known for his hit singles such as ''Khula Tshitshi Lami'', ''Ngisebenzile Mama'' and ''Ngiyashisa Bhe''. Early life and music career Khumalo was born in rural Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. He was a left-handed self-taught master of the string and stage, and released many top-selling albums in his time. Khumalo was discovered by former Ukhozi FM presenter and host Bodloza Nzimande while working in a mine in North West province which employed labourers from the Eastern Cape, specifically from Pondoland. He was a solo musician and later became part of a music group called “Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba” consisting of Phuzekhemisi and Ihhashi Elimhlophe. Busi Mhlongo did several cover versions of his songs in his memory. Death Mpatheni Khumalo died at the age of 42 in 2001, at St. Benedict Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after struggling fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
