Sipho Mchunu

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Sipho Mchunu (born 1951, Kranskop, South Africa) is best known for his work in the band Juluka from the 1970s to the 1980s. [1]

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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. [2]

Along with his work with Juluka he has also released three solo maskanda albums.

Discography

Juluka

Studio albums

Live albums

Collections

Solo albums

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References

  1. Graham, Renee (8 July 2004). "For South African Johnny Clegg, music is a road to racial harmony". The Boston Globe . Retrieved 1 December 2009.
  2. Wren, Christopher S. (15 April 1990). "A South African Bruce Springsteen Blends Zulu With Rock". The New York Times . Retrieved 1 December 2009.