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Busi Mhlongo
Busi Mhlongo | |
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| Birth name | Busisiwe Victoria Mhlongo |
| Born | (1947-10-28)28 October 1947 Inanda, South Africa |
| Died | 15 June 2010(2010-06-15) (aged 62) Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Mbaqanga, soul, smooth jazz, soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Labels | House of Memory, MELT2000, Stern Music, Sheer Sound, Chissa Records |
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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.