In a time long past, I discovered delight in the enchanting charm of maskandi music. That affection is as steady as the stars in the night sky; even today, I bask in the heady rhythms of old-school artists, transforming my car into a vibrant concert hall as I groove to their irresistible tunes.
By Themba Khumalo
Once upon a time, I was the biggest fan of maskandi music, revelling in its bewildering tunes like a kid in a candy store.
Even now, I crank up the volume in my car, jamming to the legendary Phuzekhemisi, the iconic Mfazomnyama, the unforgettable Bhekumuzi Luthuli, the ever-energetic Ihhashi Elimhlophe, and the incomparable Shwi noMtekhala, swaying like a marionette on a string.
But then, like a cruel twist in a soap opera, they decided to stop producing maskandi music that tickles my fancy. What is being churned out these days by the likes of Khuzani, Mthandeni, and other pretenders? Well, let&#;s say I&#;m not exactly their prime demographic.
The melodies sound like they were composed by a confused octopus, the beats are as relatable as a three-legged dog, and the lyrics? Don&#;t even get me started; I can&#;t find a single connection thread.
In my formative
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The following is excerpted from interviews with University of KwaZulu Natal lecturers Sazi Dlamini and Kathryn Olsen, and SABC veteran Welcome Nzimande. Note that the speakers use the terms maskanda and maskandi pretty much interchangeably. Sometimes maskanda describes the music, and maskandi the musicians, but the usages are not always consistent with that. These excerpts come from interviews conducted by Afropop’s Banning Eyre in Durban, South Africa, in January
SAZI DLAMINI is a lecturer, but also a musician who has recorded with his group Skokiane.
Maskanda’s Beginnings
Maskanda is now recognized as a style of music. The term itself comes from Afrikaans word, musikant, which is “musician.” Before it crystallized into describing Zulu musicians, it meant anyone who played an instrument. For example, in Johannesburg's urban milieu of swing and jazz, musicians who worked the streets at night and got stopped by police had to prove that they were musicians to the police, and this was often by playing on their instruments—saxophones and trumpets—before they could get their ID stamped to say: “O
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By Lulamile Feni - 18 December
Just mention the name Nkunz’emdaka to anyone in the traditional music industry and they’ll know you’re talking about the legendary maskandi singer, one of the founding fathers of the genre.
Despite having produced more that 30 albums and winning many accolades, there is little documented about him.
An internet search produces only two articles that refer to him, and not a single profile.
The legendary maskandi singer was honoured on Saturday when he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to maskandi music.
“At last I have been recognised at home. This will bolster my strength to work hard promoting maskandi. I wish the youth can embrace this genre and preserve it as our heritage,” he said.
The awards were organised by the department of sport, arts and culture.
The year-old father of seven – three sons and four daughters – has had two of his sons, Nkunz’encane and Phumakhasi, follow him into the maskandi business.
Despite a limited formal education Nkunz’emdaka, who was born Mlindelwa Mralatya, is a profound treasure in the music industry and as a mentor
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