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Bio

Sandziso Matsebula, also known as Sands, is a young musician from Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). He is an acoustic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and former member of the band "Sisekelo", which performs a variety of music including gospel, RnB, and soft rock, all in the SiSwati language with a mix of English. Sands gained popularity in 2017 with the release of the chart-topping single "Tigi". He is considered a rising star in the local music scene.

Discography

Albums⁴

Rhythmn Of Sands2021 • AlbumTracks: 14

Emaciniso2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Ngiyathandaza2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Sands Of Time2019 • AlbumTracks: 12

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