Say africa vusi mahlasela biography

Vusi Mahlasela is a South African musician who has been dubbed “the voice” of South Africa, Vusi Mahlasela has performed worldwide, including at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration in 1994 and at his birthday tribute in London’s Hyde Park in 2008, and at New York City’s famous Radio City Music Hall in 2009; in 2011 he released his Say Africa album, produced by legendary bluesman Taj Mahal.

Vusi Mahlasela ; Born, (age 59–60) Pretoria, South Africa ; Origin, South Africa ; Genres, African Pop, jam band ; Occupation(s), Singer-songwriter, musician.

Vusi Mahlasela is a world-renowned anti-apartheid activist and folk musician who has released nine beloved albums over the last two decades.

The song was performed by Vusi Mahlasela at the opening of the FIFA World Cup, where Vusi gave full credit to Dave Goldblum for having written the song.

Vusi Mahlasela is a South African songwriter, musician, and singer.

Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela has released his first album since , Umoya (Embracing The Human Spirit), issued through Gallo Music.

Vusi Mahlasela’s songs of hope connect Apartheid-scarred South Africa with its promise for a better future. Raised in the Mamelodi Township, where he still resides, Vusi became a singer-songwriter and poet-activist at an early age teaching himself how to play guitar and later joining the Congress of South African Writers.

After his popular debut on BMG Africa, “When You Come Back,” Vusi was asked to perform at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration in 1994. Vusi has toured globally and shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, Ray LaMontagne, Natalie Merchant, Taj Maha