Thomas Chauke

Dr. Thomas Chauke
Also known asShinyori
Born
Thomas Hasani Chauke

(1952-02-04) 4 February 1952
Saselemani, Limpopo, South Africa
GenresXitsonga
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer composer
  • Record Producer
Years active1979–present

Dr Thomas Hasani "Shinyori" Chauke OIS (born 5 February 1952) is a South African Xitsonga musician. Chauke was granted an honorary doctorate in African languages for the role his music has played in the development of the Xitsonga language.