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    • Busi Mhlongo

    Busi Mhlongo

    Birth nameBusisiwe Victoria Mhlongo
    Born(1947-10-28)28 October 1947
    Inanda, South Africa
    Died15 June 2010(2010-06-15) (aged 62)
    Durban, South Africa
    GenresMbaqanga, soul, smooth jazz, soft rock
    Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
    Years active1960–2010
    LabelsHouse of Memory, MELT2000, Stern Music, Sheer Sound, Chissa Records
    Formerly of

    Musical artist

    Busi Mhlongo (28 October 1947 – 15 June 2010),[1] born Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was a singer, dancer and composer originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa.[1][2]

    Biography

    Mhlongo drew on various South African musical styles such as Mbaqanga, Maskanda, Marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music.

    Her lyrics carry poignant messages and she had a care-free way of performance that included performing bare-foot.