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Efelow
EfelowSouth Africa |1991| English
Thembinkosi Lindokuhle Gcwensa, known professionally to the continental music and art world as Efelow, is a South African record producer, singer, songwriter, rapper, and director. Efelow is also well-known for being the visionary co-founder of Witness The Funk (WTF), the biggest hip-hop group in South Africa. Efelow's distinctive sound is firmly rooted in a more alternative and South African sound, despite the fact that he was extremely popular with both mass-market hip-hop artists and fans.
Alan Garrity
Alan GarrityZimbabwe |1947| English
Alan Garrity is a UK-born Rhodesian (now called Zimbabwe) singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist who discovered his musical talent early, participating in school musical activities as a child. At the age of 15, he picked up the guitar, eventually realizing he possessed a remarkable three-octave vocal range while singing in local pubs and hotels as a hobby. Garrity's musical journey continued with his involvement in the Bulawayo band Tabbron Trio. His breakthrough came with the chart-topping hit "Put Your Hand in the Hand" in 1971, followed by the successful "I Need Someone," which earned him the 1972 South African Recording Industry (SARI) Award for Best Song of the Year. Garrity's career is marked by numerous accolades and achievements.
Fantcha
FantchaCape Verde |1956| Portuguese
Fantcha, born Francelina Durão Almeida, is a Cape Verdean singer celebrated for her captivating music. Growing up in a musical household, she joined the Flores do Mindelo carnival company at age 10, catching the attention of Ti Goy, a prominent figure in Cape Verdean music. Fantcha's musical journey has resulted in notable albums like "Criolinha" and "Viva Mindelo," highlighting her evolving artistry. She also featured in the renowned "Putamayo Presents Cape Verde" compilation album alongside industry giants and has performed on prestigious stages worldwide. Her unique style blends African, Cuban, and Portuguese influences, showcasing her emotive voice in soulful mornas and lively coladeras. Her collaboration with legends like Cesaria Evora helped to solidify her status in Cape Verdean music.
Mandisi Dyantyis
Mandisi DyantyisSouth Africa |1984| English
Mandisi Dyantyis, is a multi award-winning South African trumpeter, composer, music arranger and producer. Mandisi began playing the trumpet at an early age and studied classical music for his bachelor's degree. He has gone on to perform in many prestigious setting around the world. His work spans multiple genres including jazz, Western classical and African indigenous music. He has released two albums as a leader and received numerous awards. Mandisi is a respected figure in the South African music scene.
Magesh
MageshSouth Africa |1976| English
Tokollo Tshabalala, better known as Magesh, was a well-known South African artist, a pioneering Kwaito musician, a key member of the group TKZee, and the son of the well-known South African footballer Stanley 'Screamer' Tshabalala. He played a significant role in shaping the kwaito genre, blending house, hip-hop, and funk influences. TKZee gained fame with their debut album "Take It Eezy" in 1994, followed by successful releases like "Shibobo" (1996), "Weekend Special" (1997), and "Power of 10" (2000). His unexpected death on August 15, 2022, from an epileptic seizure in his sleep, stunned the music industry. His musical legacy cements him as a Kwaito pioneer and an enduring South African cultural icon.
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