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Jabu Khanyile
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Bio
Jabu Khanyile was a South African musician and former lead vocalist of the Bayete Band. He started his career in the 1970s before joining Bayete as a drummer in 1984 and pursuing a solo career after the band's breakup in 1992. Khanyile shared the international stage with prominent artists like Papa Wemba, and Angelique Kidjo, won the Kora Award twice, and was recognized globally for his pan-Africanist approach to music. Unfortunately, Khanyile died in 2006 due to health complications.
Discography
Albums8
Grand Masters
Grand Masters2015 • AlbumTracks: 16
Greatest Moments Of
Greatest Moments Of2015 • AlbumTracks: 13
Hiyo Lento
Hiyo Lento2005 • AlbumTracks: 11
Wankolota
Wankolota2003 • AlbumTracks: 10
Umbele
Umbele2001 • AlbumTracks: 9
The Prince
The Prince1999 • AlbumTracks: 12
Africa Unite
Africa Unite1997 • AlbumTracks: 10
Mmalo We
Mmalo We1993 • AlbumTracks: 10
Compilations2
The Hits
The Hits2006 • CompilationTracks: 14
Friends in Concert
Friends in Concert2002 • CompilationTracks: 10
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