Sipho Mchunu

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Sipho Mchunu (born 1951, Kranskop, South Africa) is best known for his work in the band Juluka from the 1970s to the 1980s.[1]

Mchunu's compositions, vocals and guitar work brought Zulu folk styles such as maskanda and mbaqanga to a wider audience both in South Africa and internationally.[2]

Along with his work with Juluka he has also released three solo maskanda albums.

Discography[edit]

Juluka[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Live albums[edit]

Collections[edit]

  • 1991 The Best of Juluka
  • 1996 Putumayo Presents A Johnny Clegg & Juluka Collection

Solo albums[edit]

  • 1989 Yithi Esavimba
  • 1990 Umhlaba uzobuya
  • 2021 Selula

References[edit]

  1. ^ Graham, Renee (8 July 2004). "For South African Johnny Clegg, music is a road to racial harmony". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
  2. ^ Wren, Christopher S. (15 April 1990). "A South African Bruce Springsteen Blends Zulu With Rock". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2009.