Mbuli's first steps towards a professional musical career were taken in 1981 when he recited two poems, "Sies" and "Ignorant," at a memorial concert for Father Castro Moyathula. His performance was so well received that he was asked to repeat the poems at the funeral service at Regina Mundi Church. Mbuli soon became a regular performer at political and cultural events. Despite government resistance, he successfully built an extremely loyal following. His second album, Unbroken Spirit, qualified for gold status without the benefit of radio exposure. Forming a band, the Equals, in the early '90s, Mbuli set his hard-edged, mostly English, lyrics and deep voice to a fusion of Marabi (South African Jazz), Kwela (pennywhistle music), and Mbaqanga. By 1994, Mbuli had risen to the upper echelon of South African music and was invited to speak at Nelson Mandela's inauguration.
The repertoire in the programme dedicated to Mrs Albertina Sisulu included popular artists from the African Continent like Miriam Makeba; Vusi Mahlasela; Yvonne Chaka Chaka; Blondie Makhene; & Simphiwe Dana.

Mbuli's first steps towards a professional musical career were taken in 1981 when he recited two poems, "Sies" and "Ignorant," at a memorial concert for Father Castro Moyathula. His performance was so well received that he was asked to repeat the poems at the funeral service at Regina Mundi Church. Mbuli soon became a regular performer at political and cultural events. Despite government resistance, he successfully built an extremely loyal following. His second album, Unbroken Spirit, qualified for gold status without the benefit of radio exposure. Forming a band, the Equals, in the early '90s, Mbuli set his hard-edged, mostly English, lyrics and deep voice to a fusion of Marabi (South African Jazz), Kwela (pennywhistle music), and Mbaqanga. By 1994, Mbuli had risen to the upper echelon of South African music and was invited to speak at Nelson Mandela's inauguration. The repertoire in the programme dedicated to Mrs Albertina Sisulu included popular artists from the African Continent like Miriam Makeba; Vusi Mahlasela; Yvonne Chaka Chaka; Blondie Makhene; & Simphiwe Dana.

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent. It features internationally acclaimed artists like Salif Keita; Angelique Kidjo; Gloria Bosman; Caiphus Semenya; Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many more. Budding artists are also given a platform. 

The idea behind the program is to develop, preserve and promote the rich multicultural talent of the African Continent through airplay and interviews of various artists and styles. In African societies music making is a necessity, not a luxury. Tune in to Rhythms of Africa from Monday to Friday, 10h00 to 11h00 Central African Time.

”No Music No Supper” Dr Thulasizwe “Thulas” Nkabinde.

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent.

Rhythms of Africa

Interview with MZWAKHE “PEOPLE’S POET” MBULI

Indlovukazi was born and bred in Nkomazi Esibayeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. She wrote a song Mculo and posted a video of herself singing the song hoping for black Coffee to see it and work with her. Black coffee saw the video but recommended heavy K. Mculo with Heavy K opened more doors for her; she has now released the song Gugulethu with Prince Kaybee, Supta and the Afro boys. My Dali with Tns. Soon to release a song with Malumz on Decks. 
She has just released her debut single called L. O. V. E
She launched her professional music career through Ilizwi Musical Theatre play at The World Economic Forum in Cape Town where she met the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka who praised her talent. From there she never looked back! She performs in events like festivals, corporate events and private events. 
She has performed outside South Africa and in countries like France, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. In South Africa she has performed in big festivals like: Mbombela Jazz Festival, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Durban July, SA Music Indies, Mbombela Infecting The Cities Festival, The World Tourism event, Miss Mpumalanga, and many more. 
She has shared stages and worked with Oliver Mtukudzi, Don Laka, Robbie Malinga, Zahara, Rebecca Malope, Bholoja, the late Ray Phiri, Jeff Maluleka, Sands and Big Nuz

Indlovukazi was born and bred in Nkomazi Esibayeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. She wrote a song Mculo and posted a video of herself singing the song hoping for black Coffee to see it and work with her. Black coffee saw the video but recommended heavy K. Mculo with Heavy K opened more doors for her; she has now released the song Gugulethu with Prince Kaybee, Supta and the Afro boys. My Dali with Tns. Soon to release a song with Malumz on Decks. She has just released her debut single called L. O. V. E She launched her professional music career through Ilizwi Musical Theatre play at The World Economic Forum in Cape Town where she met the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka who praised her talent. From there she never looked back! She performs in events like festivals, corporate events and private events. She has performed outside South Africa and in countries like France, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. In South Africa she has performed in big festivals like: Mbombela Jazz Festival, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Durban July, SA Music Indies, Mbombela Infecting The Cities Festival, The World Tourism event, Miss Mpumalanga, and many more. She has shared stages and worked with Oliver Mtukudzi, Don Laka, Robbie Malinga, Zahara, Rebecca Malope, Bholoja, the late Ray Phiri, Jeff Maluleka, Sands and Big Nuz

Interviews with Indlovukazi from South Africa

Rhythms of Africa is a Music Program on Channel Africa, Voice of the African Renaissance, focusing on various music idioms throughout the African Continent. It features internationally acclaimed artists like Salif Keita; Angelique Kidjo; Gloria Bosman; Caiphus Semenya; Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many more. Budding artists are also given a platform. The idea behind the program is to develop, preserve and promote the rich multicultural talent of the African Continent through airplay and interviews of various artists and styles. In African societies music making is a necessity, not a luxury. Tune in to Rhythms of Africa from Monday to Friday, 10h00 to 11h00 Central African Time. ”No Music No Supper” Dr Thulasizwe “Thulas” Nkabinde.

The repertoire in the programme includes popular artists from the African Continent like Cesaria Evora from Cape Verde; Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe; Mwaba Phiri from Zambia; Steve Kekana & Nothembi Mkhwebane from South Africa.

Interview with MZWAKHE “PEOPLE’S POET” MBULI

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