Phuzushukela
Phuzushukela | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Bhengu |
| Born | 25 March 1930 |
| Died | 1982[1] Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Maskandi |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | 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]- Sizwile Nsizwa (1975)
- Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977)
- Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/maskandi-artists-ask-govt-to-turn-phuzushukelas-home-into-museum/>
- ^ "What is Maskanda?". Afropop Worldwide. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Maskandi artists ask govt to turn Phuzushukela's home into museum". SABC News. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Arts and Culture hosts Phuzushukela Memorial Maskandi Festival, 17 Jul | South African Government". www.gov.za. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
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