Thomas Chauke
Dr. Thomas Chauke | |
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| Also known as | Shinyori |
| Born | Thomas Hasani Chauke 4 February 1952 Saselemani, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Genres | Xitsonga |
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| Years active | 1979–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.