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Madala Kunene is a renowned Zulu folk singer whose voice has an almost trance-like quality. His music talks about the people of South Africa and reminds us of the old folk tales we used to listen to when we were young.

Mandala Masuku has built his popularity in South Africa through his distinctive township jive and brought him a wide audience aside from his collaborations with many other musicians. He is a strong front man in his own right.

Barney Bophela crosses both traditional and African pop. He is playing into his own kind of American influence — jazz fusion that retains a South African flavor. —Courtesy Calabash Music