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The Soul Brothers - Wikipedia

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Soul brothers
Also known as	Young brothers (1970's) The Soul Brothers
Origin	KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres	Mbaqanga Folk music Folk Country music Country Rhythm and blues RnB Soul music Soul
Instrument	Hammond
Years active	1974-present
Labels	Gallo Record Company (former) Soul Brothers Records (Pty) Ltd

Members	Black Moses Ngwenya David Masondo Zenzele Zakes Mchunu Tuza Mthethwa Themba American Zulu Maxwell China Mngadi

The Soul Brothers is a South African Mbaqanga music group from KwaZulu-Natal formed in 1975 by Moses Ngwenya and David Masondo.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4] They released over 45 albums including two solo albums that were released by the lead vocalist David Masondo in collaboration with Deborah Fraser, most of which earned them gold status in the Recording Industry of South Africa. In total the band has sold of over five million copies of their entire albums.^[4] In 2001, the band won South Africa Music Awards for the song "Intombi Yam", and in 2011,^[5] the band won South Africa Music Awards for best Mbaqanga album. In early 1976, the band released a single, "Mshoza Wami" which sold over 60 000 units within three months which was a rare achievement in the Mbhaqanga music genre.^[4]^[6] The band has visited many countries and performed in different notable events.^[1]^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12]

Masondo released two solo albums before his death in 2015.^[13] On his solo album, he made collaboration with Debroh Fraser having featured on a song title "umzal'wam".^[2]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]

In 2018, at the age of 69, Mabaso died after a short illness.^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]

Band Members

Zenzele Zakes Mchunu (bass, 1974–1984)
David Masondo (drums, vocals 1974–2015)
Tuza Mthethwa (guitar, 1974–1979)
Moses Ngwenya (organ, 1976–present)
American Zulu (rhythm guitar, 1976–1982)
Maxwell Mngadi (lead guitar, 1985–present)
Sicelo Ndlela (bass, 1985–present)
Thomas Phale (saxophone, 1985–2002)

International performances

United kingdom (1990)
Europe

Discography

Studio albums

Jive Explosion (Earthworks)(1988)
Kulukhuni
Ezinkulu
Indaba
Isigqebhezana
Jump and Jive (1994)
Idlozi (1997)
Amanikiniki (1998)
Isigqebhezana (1999)
Intombi Yami (2000)
Induk' Enhle (2001)
Isithothobala (2002)
Kuze Kuse (2003)
Nilindeni (2004)
Igobondela (2004)
Ke Kopa Tshwarelo (2004)
Deliwe
Mshoza Wami
Ukhalelani
Usathane Simehlulile
Ugroove lobani (2005)
Hluphekile
Xola
Impimpi
Isicelo
Isithembiso
Uxolo
Usibali
Isigebengu
Iqiniso
Vala Umlomo
Ugruva Nobani
Indaba
Umhlola
Isilingo
Into Yamahala (2006)
Isiphiwo (2007)
Amacala
Unembeza (2008)
Oganda Ganda Vol. 2 (2009)
Thul'Ubheke (2010)
Dlal'ngam (solo album David Masondo) (2014)

Awards and nominations


Year	Award Ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref.
2001	South Africa Music Awards	"Intombi Yam"	Won
2008		"Macala"	Nominated	^[23]^[24]
2011		Best Mbaqanga album	Won
2024		Best Traditional Music Album	Won	^[25]

Accolades

South Africa Music Awards

References

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^ ^a ^b "The Soul Brothers Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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^ ^a ^b ^c "Soul Brothers". Music In Africa. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "SAMA 2011 winners". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "Soul Brothers (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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^ Import, Pongrass (2018-03-02). "Kings of Mbaqanga fans are in for a treat". Kathorus Mail. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/soul-brothers-in-zimbabwe-for-unity-day-xmas-concerts/
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^ https://www.enca.com/south-africa/soul-brothers-lead-singer-dies
^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-08-29). "Soul Brothers celebrate journey and heritage with book release". Sunday World. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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^ Radio, Nehanda (2018-10-07). "'Sometimes I imagine him next to me'. . . . . . Moses Ngwenya on life after David Masondo". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ Radio, Nehanda (2015-07-10). "Soul Brothers legend Masondo had 40 children with different women". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "SA: Soul Brother Lemmy Mabaso to be buried tomorrow". Music In Africa. 2018-04-13. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ Khoza, Amanda. "Youth must learn from The Soul Brothers - Mthethwa". News24. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ Bambalele, Patience. "Ngwenya's soul touched by Unisa honorary doctorate". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "Mbaqanga icons have stood the test of time". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "Another Soul Brother Dies – ZimEye". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "SAMA 2008: Nominees announced". Life. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "SAMA 2008: All the Winners!". Life. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
^ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.

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