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Mbongeni Ngema
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Mbongeni Ngema (b. 1955 - ) a South African writer, lyricist, composer and director was born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He st… read moreMbongeni Ngema (b. 1955 - ) a South African writer, lyricist, composer and director was born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre backing guitarist. He is married to actress Leleti Khumalo. Leleti w… read moreMbongeni Ngema (b. 1955 - ) a South African writer, lyricist, composer and director was born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre backing guitarist. He is married to actress Leleti Khumalo. Leleti who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in… read more -
Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
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Mahlathini
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Bhekumuzi Luthuli
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Mahotella Queens
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Busi Mhlongo
13,042 listeners
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Johnson Mkhalali
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Prominent South African accordian jive specialist and member of the Boyoyo Boys. Ebullient music, consisting of chanted, bouncing rhythms. … read moreProminent South African accordian jive specialist and member of the Boyoyo Boys. Ebullient music, consisting of chanted, bouncing rhythms. 60s Africa found the Zulu and Sotho beginning to incorporate the influences of African American R&… read moreProminent South African accordian jive specialist and member of the Boyoyo Boys. Ebullient music, consisting of chanted, bouncing rhythms. 60s Africa found the Zulu and Sotho beginning to incorporate the influences of African American R&B, jazz, and blues into their traditional, indigenous mu… read more -
Amaswazi Emvelo
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Amaswazi Emvolo were the sound of Soweto under apartheid - pulsating township jive with a heavy bouncing bassline and ringing guitars. Form… read moreAmaswazi Emvolo were the sound of Soweto under apartheid - pulsating township jive with a heavy bouncing bassline and ringing guitars. Formed in the early 1970s they came to Western attention on the compilation LP "The Indestructibl… read moreAmaswazi Emvolo were the sound of Soweto under apartheid - pulsating township jive with a heavy bouncing bassline and ringing guitars. Formed in the early 1970s they came to Western attention on the compilation LP "The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto" with the song Thul'ulalele. Alon… read more