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M.D. Shirinda
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Mkhatshani Daniel Shirinda, popularly known as M.D. Shirinda, was a veteran South African singer-songwriter, and pioneer of Xitsonga music. Shirinda's music career started in the 1960s. Despite facing challenges early in his career when producers didn't believe his music would sell, Shirinda's album release in 1976 gave him his career break. Shirinda also performed live with his backing band, the Gaza sisters, which includes his wives. With a career spanning several decades, Shirinda recorded over 764 songs before his demise on June 25, 2017.
Discography
Albums5
Nsati Wa Mina
Nsati Wa Mina2022 • AlbumTracks: 9
Nghena Shirinda
Nghena Shirinda2014 • AlbumTracks: 12
Shitsandza Va Layi
Shitsandza Va Layi1987 • AlbumTracks: 8
Juliet
Juliet1983 • AlbumTracks: 14
M.D. Shirinda
M.D. Shirinda1981 • AlbumTracks: 7
Compilations1
Best Of M.D. Shirinda
Best Of M.D. Shirinda1982 • CompilationTracks: 11
EPs1
Shivutiso
Shivutiso1987 • EPTracks: 6
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