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Yvonne Chaka Chaka
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Chaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto. She became the first Black child to appear on South African television. In 1981 "Sugar … read moreChaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto. She became the first Black child to appear on South African television. In 1981 "Sugar Shack", a talent show, introduced her to the South African public. Chaka Chaka started singin… read moreChaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto. She became the first Black child to appear on South African television. In 1981 "Sugar Shack", a talent show, introduced her to the South African public. Chaka Chaka started singing at 19 in 1985 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovere… read more -
Dorothy Masuka
15,817 listeners
Dorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowaday… read moreDorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowadays Zimbabwe), the fourth of seven children, and her mother was Zulu while her father was a Zambian … read moreDorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowadays Zimbabwe), the fourth of seven children, and her mother was Zulu while her father was a Zambian hotel chef. Still, she attended a Catholic school deemed goo… read more -
Prince Nico Mbarga
4,694 listeners
Prince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki… read morePrince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria. He is renowned for his hit song “Sweet Mother”, recorded with his band Rocafil Jazz. Mu… read morePrince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria. He is renowned for his hit song “Sweet Mother”, recorded with his band Rocafil Jazz. Music He played the xylophone, conga, drums, and electric guit… read more -
Tarika
27,824 listeners
A vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" … read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and… read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and ideal for dancing to. Some of the music has a political mes… read more -
Mahotella Queens
35,320 listeners
With a style of music they call Mbaqanga, The Mahotella Queens (Nobesthutu Mbada, Hilda Tloubatla and Mildred Mangxola) have become South A… read moreWith a style of music they call Mbaqanga, The Mahotella Queens (Nobesthutu Mbada, Hilda Tloubatla and Mildred Mangxola) have become South Africa's most successful vocal group through their combination of traditional songs with high … read moreWith a style of music they call Mbaqanga, The Mahotella Queens (Nobesthutu Mbada, Hilda Tloubatla and Mildred Mangxola) have become South Africa's most successful vocal group through their combination of traditional songs with high energy, funky, dance-oriented music. The Mahotella Queens fi… read more -
Kékélé
13,122 listeners
Kékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have career… read moreKékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have careers dating back to the 1960s, while the rest of the vocalists were founders of the soukous group Les… read moreKékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have careers dating back to the 1960s, while the rest of the vocalists were founders of the soukous group Les Quatre Étoiles in the 1980s, and lead guitarist Papa Noel h… read more -
Tshala Muana
23,644 listeners
Tshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for t… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai reg… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai region. In the 80's she began performing as a singer. Sh… read more -
Sibongile Khumalo
21,301 listeners
This South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the lead… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled &q… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled "Live at the Market Theatre", which is a tribute to … read more -
Mabulu
14,691 listeners
Maputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roo… read moreMaputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roots sounds, and the verbal acrobatics and conscious social lyrics of rap and hip-hop. Mabulu was br… read moreMaputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roots sounds, and the verbal acrobatics and conscious social lyrics of rap and hip-hop. Mabulu was brought together by East German Roland Hohberg, who was living… read more -
Madilu System
8,489 listeners
Jean de Dieu Makiese (May 28, 1952 – August 11, 2007), popularily known as Madilu System, was a Soukous singer and songwriter born in Léopoldville, Belgian Congo. He was once a member of T.P.O.K Jazz which dominated African popular music… read moreJean de Dieu Makiese (May 28, 1952 – August 11, 2007), popularily known as Madilu System, was a Soukous singer and songwriter born in Léopoldville, Belgian Congo. He was once a member of T.P.O.K Jazz which dominated African popular music in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Madilu was 19 when he starte… read more