Phuzushukela

Phuzushukela
Born
John Bhengu

25 March 1930
Nkandla
Died1982
Durban, South Africa
GenresMaskandi
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, Vocals

Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.

He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.

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