The Soul Brothers Explained

Soul brothers
Background:band
Landscape:yes
Alias:Young brothers (1970's)
The Soul Brothers
Origin:KwaZulu-Natal,South Africa
Instrument:Hammond
Years Active:1974-present
Associated Acts:Deborah Fraser

The Soul Brothers is a South African Mbaqanga music group from KwaZulu-Natal formed in 1975 by Moses Ngwenya and David Masondo.[1] [2] [3] [4] They released over 45 albums including two solo albums that were released by the lead vocalist David Masondo in collaboration with Deborah Fraser, most of which earned them gold status in the Recording Industry of South Africa. In total the band has sold of over five million copies of their entire albums. In 2001, the band won South Africa Music Awards for the song "Intombi Yam", and in 2011,[5] the band won South Africa Music Awards for best Mbaqanga album. In early 1976, the band released a single, "Mshoza Wami" which sold over 60 000 units within three months which was a rare achievement in the Mbhaqanga music genre.[6] The band has visited many countries and performed in different notable events.[1] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Masondo released two solo albums before his death in 2015.[13] On his solo album, he made collaboration with Debroh Fraser having featured on a song title "umzal'wam".[14] [15] [16] [17]

In 2018, at the age of 69, Mabaso died after a short illness.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

Band Members

International performances

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and Nominations

!Year!Award Ceremony!Prize!Result!
2001South Africa Music Awards"Intombi Yam"
2008"Macala"[23] [24]
2011Best mbaqanga album

Accolades

Further Reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/soul-brothers-return-to-bulawayo/
  2. Web site: The Soul Brothers Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . 2023-11-09 . AllMusic . en.
  3. Web site: Radio . Nehanda . 2015-07-05 . Soul Brothers vocalist David Masondo dies . 2023-11-09 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2014-05-27 . Soul Brothers . 2023-11-09 . Music In Africa . en.
  5. Web site: SAMA 2011 winners . 2023-11-09 . Bizcommunity . en.
  6. Web site: Soul Brothers (2) . 2023-11-09 . Discogs . en.
  7. Web site: Radio . Nehanda . 2017-12-18 . Soul Brothers in Byo festive gig . 2023-11-09 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
  8. Web site: Import . Pongrass . 2018-03-02 . Kings of Mbaqanga fans are in for a treat . 2023-11-09 . Kathorus Mail . en-US.
  9. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/soul-brothers-in-zimbabwe-for-unity-day-xmas-concerts/
  10. Web site: World . Sunday . 2022-02-28 . Charmza of the week: Soul Brothers . 2023-11-09 . Sunday World . en-ZA.
  11. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/soul-brothers-announce-2022-zim-tour/
  12. Web site: Riots In Bulawayo After Power Failure At Packed Soul Brothers Concert – ZimEye . 2023-11-09 . en-US.
  13. https://www.enca.com/south-africa/soul-brothers-lead-singer-dies
  14. Web site: Zuma . Mbalenhle . 2023-08-29 . Soul Brothers celebrate journey and heritage with book release . 2023-11-09 . Sunday World . en-ZA.
  15. Web site: Soul Brothers' lead singer David Masondo passes away . 2023-11-09 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA.
  16. Web site: Radio . Nehanda . 2018-10-07 . ‘Sometimes I imagine him next to me’. . . . . . Moses Ngwenya on life after David Masondo . 2023-11-09 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
  17. Web site: Radio . Nehanda . 2015-07-10 . Soul Brothers legend Masondo had 40 children with different women . 2023-11-09 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2018-04-13 . SA: Soul Brother Lemmy Mabaso to be buried tomorrow . 2023-11-09 . Music In Africa . en.
  19. Web site: Khoza . Amanda . Youth must learn from The Soul Brothers - Mthethwa . 2023-11-09 . News24 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Bambalele . Patience . Ngwenya's soul touched by Unisa honorary doctorate . 2023-11-09 . SowetanLIVE . en-ZA.
  21. Web site: Mbaqanga icons have stood the test of time . 2023-11-09 . SowetanLIVE . en-ZA.
  22. Web site: Another Soul Brother Dies – ZimEye . 2023-11-09 . en-US.
  23. Web site: SAMA 2008: Nominees announced . 2023-11-09 . Life . en-US.
  24. Web site: SAMA 2008: All the Winners! . 2023-11-09 . Life . en-US.