Sipho Mchunu Explained

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

Juluka

Studio albums

• 1979 Universal Men
• 1981 African Litany
• 1982 Ubuhle Bemvelo
• 1982 Scatterlings
• 1983 Work For All
• 1984 Stand Your Ground (Juluka album)
• 1984 Musa Ukungilandela
• 1984 The International Tracks
• 1997 Crocodile Love (released in South Africa as Ya Vuka Inkunzi)

Live albums

• 1986 Juluka Live: The Good Hope Concerts
• 1992 South Africa 9: Johnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu (Duo Juluka) + Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Cologne Zulu Festival (recorded 1977 & 1981)

Collections

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

Solo albums

• 1989 Yithi Esavimba
• 1990 Umhlaba uzobuya
• 2021 Selula

References

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