Phuzushukela

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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]

Born
John Bhengu

25 March 1930
Died1982[1]
Durban, South Africa
GenresMaskandi
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
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Phuzushukela
Born
John Bhengu

25 March 1930
Died1982[1]
Durban, South Africa
GenresMaskandi
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, Vocals
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He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.[4]

Discography


  • Sizwile Nsizwa (1975)
  • Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977)
  • Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)

References

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