Shiyani Ngcobo: The Maestro of Maskandi Guitar
Shiyani Ngcobo was one of the foremost exponents of Maskandi, a traditional Zulu music genre that combines narrative storytelling with complex guitar melodies. Born in 1953 in the small […]
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Bhekumuzi Luthuli: The Voice of Maskandi’s Soul
Bhekumuzi Luthuli is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Maskandi music genre, a South African traditional style that originates from the […]
Mfaz’ Omnyama: A Maskandi Icon
Mfaz’ Omnyama (born Thokozani “Mfaz’ Omnyama” Zulu) was one of the most influential figures in the Maskandi genre, a style of Zulu folk music that combines acoustic […]
Shwi no Mtekhala: Pioneers of Modern Maskandi
Shwi no Mtekhala, a legendary Maskandi duo, have captivated South African audiences with their unique sound and heartfelt lyrics, establishing themselves as one of the […]
Phuzushukela: The Father of Maskandi
Phuzushukela, born John Bhengu in 1930, is widely regarded as the father of Maskandi music, a genre that embodies the soul of Zulu identity and tradition. He was […]
Johnny Clegg: The White Zulu Who Bridged Cultural Divides Through Music
Johnny Clegg (7 June 1953 – 16 July 2019) was a South African musician, anthropologist, activist, and one of the most influential figures in South African […]
Sipho Mchunu: Co-Founder of Juluka and a Pioneer of South African Music
Sipho Mchunu is one of the most significant figures in South African music, known for co-founding the trailblazing band Juluka alongside Johnny Clegg in the late 1970s. As a Zulu […]
Shiyani Ngcobo: Master of Maskandi and the Soul of Zulu Music
Shiyani Ngcobo (1953 – February 18, 2011) was a legendary South African guitarist, singer, and one of the foremost exponents of Maskandi, a musical style deeply rooted […]
Busi Mhlongo: South Africa’s Queen of Maskandi and Afro-Fusion
Busi Mhlongo, born Busisiwe Victoria Mhlongo on October 28, 1947, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was one of the most powerful voices in South African music. Her work […]
Izingane ZoMa: The Legacy of South Africa’s Maskandi Pioneers
Izingane ZoMa is one of South Africa’s most iconic and enduring Maskandi groups. Formed in the 1990s, the group has been at the forefront of Maskandi […]