In Reply to: Seeking knowledge/suggestions on African music. Not interested posted by tinear on February 16, 2007 at 15:56:33:
Here's someone really stunning: Vusi Mahlasela. Heard him in a solo/acoustic guitar setting and with an electro-acoustic pickup Afrofolk band. An amazing voice, and an even more astounding as a complete musician using that god's gift of his. Rarely do I get shivers running down my spine these days, but he sure did it. I don't know his recordings, but my South African friends tell he's a bit into this schmaltzy fusion stuff these days, so research will probably pay dividens.That's if you are looking for the real thing. He is. And his lyrics bear reading, a rarity in the world of pop. What a charismatic stage presence, too. Yeah, the guy rocks.
I rarely recommend male singers this side of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, so take it as you wish.
TL
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- Vusi Mahlasela - tlyyra 16:22:10 02/18/07 (0)