Phuzushukela
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Phuzushukela | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Bhengu 25 March 1930 |
| Died | 1982[1] Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Maskandi |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians,[2] and has been described as a pioneer of the genre[3] and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.[4]
He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.[4]
Discography
[edit | edit source]- Sizwile Nsizwa (1975)
- Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977)
- Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/maskandi-artists-ask-govt-to-turn-phuzushukelas-home-into-museum/>
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
Lua error in Module:Authority_control at line 153: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
