Madala Kunene Explained

Madala Kunene
Birth Date:1947 4, mf=yes
Genre:Jazz fusion, world
Occupation:Record producer, singer, guitarist
Years Active:1970–present

Affectionately known as "Bafo", Madala Kunene (born 17 April 1947) is a South African musician born in Kwa-Mashu, near Durban. Kunene started busking on Durban’s beach-front at the age of 7, making his first guitar out of a cooking oil tin and fish gut for the strings, soon becoming a popular performer in the townships.[1] [2]

Biography

Madala Kunene has recorded and collaborated with a host of artists namely Guy Buttery, Max Lässer, Debashish Bhattacharya, Steve Newman, Zawadi Yamungu, Mthuthu Ndebele,Baba Mokoena Serakong, Busi Mhlongo, Mabi Thobejane, The Forest Jam Band, Matthias Abaecherli, Carlo Menet, Jose Neto, Themba Mokoena, Changuito,Syd Kitchen, Madosini, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim and many others.

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madala Kunene.
  2. Web site: Witness.

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