Vusi Ximba
Vusi Ximba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vusumuzi Ximba[1] 13 October 1939 |
| Died | 02 February 2011 KwaSwayimane Pietermaritzburg |
| Other names | Ximba |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, comedian and satirist |
| Years active | 1970-2011 |
Vusi Ximba was an award winning South African musician, songwriter and comedian and satirist best known for his comic style of music and skit-like performances. Ximba was born and raised in Mandini, North of KwaZulu-Natal. He later moved to KwaSwayimane in Pietermaritzburg where he stayed until his passing on the 2nd of February 2011[2]
Early Life and Career
Born on October 13 1939 in Mandeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal, he grew up in Pietermaritzburg where he attended school at Mtulwa Primary. He dropped out of school due to his love of music. He taught himself how to play the concertina.
He came to the attention of the music- loving public in the 1970s when his performances included skits with female dancers to amuse the crowds. He took the music industry by storm in 1992 when he released his debut album titled Siyabakhumbula which subsequently sold over 100000 copies.
Music Style and genre
Ximba's music was a mix of township sounds, maskandi and the traditional beat of Zululand. His sly and raspy voice was heard mostly in townships and taxis.
Additional Links
- https://m.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/KZN-music-veteran-dies-20150429
- https://m.news24.com/Drum/Archive/vusi-ximba-laid-to-rest-20170728
- https://www.allmusic.com/artist/vusi-ximba-mn0001777237
- ^ "Vusi Ximba will be missed". Sowetanlive. Sowetan. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "Last Note for accordion player". Independent Newspapers. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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