Video Clips : mbaqanga

soul brothers performance from south africa

The first hit for the Mahotella Queens way back in 1964 - "Thoko", a love song about a girl called (you've guessed it!) Thoko. Vocals are provided by the line-up of Nunu Maseko, Mildred Mangxola, Hilda Tloubatla, Francisca Mngomezulu, and Windy Sibeko. Also included is a short clip of the Makgona Tsohle Band performing "Soweto Bump" from their TV series 'Mathaka', in 1984.

Yebo [Mbaqanga Mix] By J.J.Jeczalik (1989).

Lucky Dube (born: Ermelo Dube) (pronounced: Doo bay) is one of South Africa's best selling artists and one of its most outspoken performers.. Although he initially sang in the traditional Zulu mbaqanga style, his move to reggae in 1984 was sparked by his quest to express his anger against the oppression of apartheid. While The Village Voice observed, "The spirit of Lucky Dube's music and dance epitomizes the spirit of Black liberation", "Niceup Magazine" said, "(Dube's) lyrics have brought an original voice to reggae by chronicling the political and spiritual struggles of his South African breathren". Dube's musical talents were obvious from an early age.

Before Sunset features in Zimbabwean singer/bass player's album BAVIMBENI. Music with a message. www.chrisgudu.com

Good song, original song were New Age to the chorus for their album.

Another classic song by the Queens, "Jabulani Mabungu", from 1967. Featuring the one-and-only 'Lion Of Soweto', the late Mahlathini. Original song with pictures of the group throughout the years.

Music video to one of the group's hit songs, "Mbaqanga", from 1991. Featuring the late, great 'groaner' Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde, the everlasting Mahotella Queens (left to right: Nobesuthu Shawe, Hilda Tloubatla, Mildred Mangxola), and the unstoppable backing band Makgona Tsohle Band. Original music video with improved soundtrack.

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The classic Mahotella Queens hit song, "Umculo Kawupheli" (Our Music Will Never End), from 1974. Original song with self-made video, featuring clips of the Queens back in the 1970s with their backing, Makhona Tsohle Band. Queens: Hilda Tloubatla (lead singer), Mildred Mangxola, Thandi Nkosi, Thandi Radebe, Beatrice Ngcobo, Caroline Kapentar, Irene Mawela, Zelda Malgas, Maggie Khumalo, and Nobesuthu Shawe.

Soul Brothers - Isgilamkhuba

Music: Lucky Dube - Umadakeni (Mbaqanga)

Music: Lucky Dube - Umadakeni (Mbaqanga)

During Paris Capetown rally in Congo. Ari Vatanen / Bruno Berglund #203. Music: Sisi Nomvula - Umzansi Zulu Dancers.

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Soul Brothers, township jive and mbaqanga beats, music from Southafrica.

Lennox Tom, from Khayelitsha, just outside Cape Town, brings his Transkei roots into his music. Through tours to Europe, he was able to find funds to record Amayeza (Spice for your soul!) his latest album. See www.peakperformances.co.za for info

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Maxwell Vidima, based in Cape Town South Africa has completed a masters degree in musicology, written a book about African guitar styles, had a hit album in Zimbabwe, runs an impressive international touring schedule, and has released a brand new album Sagiya, his first for Universal. Sagiya, which is Zulu for `to dance', is a ten track afro-jazz spectacle in the tradition of Jimmy Dludlu that bridges the many worlds Vidima has been a part of. There are traces of bossa nova on Aphiri (composed by Vidima and a Zambian friend of Vidima's father), mbaqanga on the title track Sagiya (remember Mahlatini's hit song of the same name?), gospel on Umwe Uye Uye and scorching jazz guitar on Miss Mavuso. See www.peakperformances.co.za for booking info

ABOUT AFRO SOUL Jacques Canstable started playing the guitar at the age of 4, but switched to drums at age 11, joining Afro-Soul in early 2005. He, like the other band members has much experience in the music industry, having being involved in many projects and performing with the likes of Hotep Galeta, Gito Baloi, Robbie Jenson, Jimmy Dludlu, Rene Mclean, Alvin and Errol Dyers and Judith Sephuma. With a Preparatory Certificate in Music, from the University of Cape Town's College of Music, he went onto pursue a Bachelors degree in Music, but due to financial constraints he had to stop studying. That did not stop him from doing what he loved most, with this project in tow Jacques has a bright musical future ahead of him. This band would not be complete without the 4 vocalists: Nontobeko Pasiya, Nolitha Dlwathi, Nokhanyo Ntshona and Ayanda Nqumashe. As it is said, "Birds of a feather... " These four ladies bring unbelievable talent and energy to the band with successful musical careers of their own and accomplishments that include university musical and opera studies, performances in various stage productions, champions in Soprano Solo Arias, participation in the Shell Road to Fame Talent search and performances in various promotions and corporate events. What more can be said about a band that together make world class spiritual and socially uplifting music, except that it needs to be recorded! With 15 original songs but no financial backing, a recording seemed an impossible dream. Luck was at hand though, it was late 2005 that they met Mohamed Fall of Vibrations Recording Studio, who was very impressed with the bands musical ability and enthusiasm and agreed to fund and record an album for them. The musical style of the group is a beautiful combination of African indigenous Mbaqanga, Afro-Jazz fusion and Soul and this is where the name Afro- Soul originates. The members of Afro-Soul are finally living out their dream, in their own words "They are here to help people realize that there is hope after all - YOU JUST HAVE TO DREAM BIG". Look out for their sizzling album................ Afro Soul are a Blue Pie Productions and Vibration Studio artist. They are available at all leading digital retailers on the planet.

Busi Mhlongo, from Inanda KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, draws on various South African styles such as mbaqanga, maskanda, marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music she produces a fresh and exciting sound. She is considered to be the Queen of Maskanda, usually a male dominated style of music. www.peakperformances.co.za for more info