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Mzwakhe Mbuli

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Participations

242

Performer

36

Producer

241

Songwriter

13

Composer

2

Vocalist

4

Arranger

1

Poet

1

Lead Vocalist

1

Conga Player

1

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Bio

Mzwakhe Mbuli is a prominent South African poet and singer, who found his musical calling through traditional mbube songs passed down by his father. The Soweto Uprising in 1976 shaped his poetic journey. Performing for the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) in 1979, his talent resonated locally and globally. His literary achievements include the book "Before Dawn" (1989) and albums like "Change Is Pain" (1986) and "Africa" (1993). Internationally recognized, he performed alongside esteemed artists in Berlin (1990) and graced significant events like Chris Hani's funeral and Nelson Mandela's inauguration (1994). Mzwakhe's activism extended beyond music, co-hosting the Two Nations Concert in London. Mzwakhe's legacy extends to his son, Robot Boii, ensuring the family's artistic heritage endures, celebrating resilience and social awareness.

Discography

Albums¹⁵

Patriotic Love

Patriotic Love2013 • AlbumTracks: 11

Amandla

Amandla2012 • AlbumTracks: 18

Mzwakhe's Gospel Greats

Mzwakhe's Gospel Greats2008 • AlbumTracks: 12

Tribute to Mandela

Tribute to Mandela2008 • AlbumTracks: 10

Thunder - Ladum' Izulu

Thunder - Ladum' Izulu2007 • AlbumTracks: 11

All The Hits

All The Hits2006 • AlbumTracks: 18

The Voice Of Reason

The Voice Of Reason2005 • AlbumTracks: 10

Mbulism

Mbulism2004 • AlbumTracks: 16

Umzwakhe Ubonga Ujehova

Umzwakhe Ubonga Ujehova1998 • AlbumTracks: 8

Kwazulu Natal

Kwazulu Natal1996 • AlbumTracks: 11

Izigi - Footsteps

Izigi - Footsteps1994 • AlbumTracks: 16

Afrika

Afrika1993 • AlbumTracks: 14

Resistance Is Defence

Resistance Is Defence1992 • AlbumTracks: 10

Unbroken Spirit

Unbroken Spirit1989 • AlbumTracks: 10

Change Is Pain

Change Is Pain1986 • AlbumTracks: 15

Compilations¹

Greatest Hits: Born Free But Always In Chains

Greatest Hits: Born Free But Always In Chains2015 • CompilationTracks: 17

Singles¹¹

Racism in Sports

Racism in Sports2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Bayede King Misuzulu

Bayede King Misuzulu2022 • SingleTracks: 1

I Wish the Dead Could Rise

I Wish the Dead Could Rise2021 • SingleTracks: 1

I Wish The Dead Could Rise

I Wish The Dead Could Rise2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Covid 19

Covid 192021 • SingleTracks: 1

Racism Is Barbarism

Racism Is Barbarism2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Vuka Darkie

Vuka Darkie2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Religious Mamparas

Religious Mamparas2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Gbv Monsters

Gbv Monsters2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Panyaza

Panyaza2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Madluphuthu

Madluphuthu2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Mzwakhe Mbuli - past and current.

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