The Soul Brothers

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Soul brothers
Also known asYoung brothers (1970's)
The Soul Brothers
Origin KwaZulu-Natal,South Africa
Genres
  • Mbaqanga
  • Folk music
  • Folk
  • Country music
  • Country
  • Rhythm and blues
  • RnB
  • Soul music
  • Soul
Instrument(s)Hammond
Years active1974-present
Labels
  • Gallo Record Company (former)
  • Soul Brothers Records (Pty) Ltd
Members

The Soul Brothers is a South African Mbaqanga music group from KwaZulu-Natal formed in 1975 by Moses Ngwenya and David Masondo. [1] [2] [3] [4] 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. [4] In 2001, the band won South Africa Music Awards for the song "Intombi Yam", and in 2011, [5] 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. [4] [6] The band has visited many countries and performed in different notable events. [1] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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Masondo released two solo albums before his death in 2015. [13] On his solo album, he made collaboration with Debroh Fraser having featured on a song title "umzal'wam". [2] [14] [15] [16] [17]

In 2018, at the age of 69, Mabaso died after a short illness. [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

Band Members

International performances

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and Nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeResultRef.
2001South Africa Music Awards"Intombi Yam"Won
2008"Macala"Nominated [23] [24]
2011Best mbaqanga albumWon

Accolades

Further Reading

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