Khumalo

Mzilikazi Khumalo: a stellar Zulu, African, Pan African and cosmopolitan composer

Mzilikazi Khumalo: a stellar Zulu, African, Pan African and cosmopolitan composer: Professor James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021). Courtesy Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) A composer of great stature, Professor James Stephen Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021) stands out for his contribution to South African arts and culture. He was a distinguished teacher, a professor of isiZulu, …

Mzilikazi Khumalo: iconic composer who defied apartheid odds to leave a rich legacy

Mzilikazi Khumalo: iconic composer who defied apartheid odds to leave a rich legacy: The late Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo helped create the new South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Bongiwe Mchunu/ANA Professor James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021), who has died at at the age of 89, had a distinguished career as a linguist, which complemented …

Sibongile Khumalo awarded honorary doctorate by Wits University

South Africa in the news: Sibongile Khumalo awarded honorary doctorate by Wits University: During a virtual graduation earlier this week, South Africa’s First Lady of Song was honoured for being an ardent proponent of arts education and a cultural activist.: “South Africa” – BingNews JUST IN: Zim tennis players excel at SA junior tourney: THE …

The deep humanity of Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s iconic vocalist – and mentor

The deep humanity of Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s iconic vocalist – and mentor: Sibongile Khumalo performing in London in 2009. Brigitte Engl/Redferns When icons pass on, the default is to memorialise them based on the merits of what they did, as opposed to the gift of who they were as human beings. In an unconscious …

LIVESTREAM: Sibongile Khumalo to be laid to rest

South Africa in the news: LIVESTREAM: Sibongile Khumalo to be laid to rest: JOHANNESBURG – The funeral of opera and jazz legend Sibongile Khumalo will be held at the Market Theatre. She will be remembered for her mastery of music, being able to move seamlessly between choral, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Live updates: MDH …

Sibongile Khumalo, the transformative singer who built an archive of South African classics

Sibongile Khumalo, the transformative singer who built an archive of South African classics: Sibongile Khumalo singing the South African cantata REwind in New York, 2007. Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images South African singer Sibongile Khumalo (1957-2021) was born into a dynasty of musicians. Her grandfather was a maskandi artist. This is a popular form derived from indigenous …

Remembering Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s divine diva

Remembering Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s divine diva: Sibongile Khumalo in New York in 2014, alongside McCoy Mrubata on tenor saxophone. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images The passing of Sibongile Khumalo at the far, far too young age of 63 was a body blow. Sibongile epitomised ‘the new South Africa’, as it was born and as it matured. …

Doctor Khumalo: Bafana Bafana weren’t looking like a team going to score

South Africa in the news: Doctor Khumalo: Bafana Bafana weren’t looking like a team going to score: Legendary Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo says its concerning South Africa did not pose more of a threat to the Sao Tome and Principe defence on Friday night.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa records 2,200 new COVID-19 …

Saray Khumalo, Award-winning mountaineer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker

South Africa in the news: Saray Khumalo, Award-winning mountaineer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker: The digital divide is rapidly becoming one of the most entrenched measures of inequality worldwide and, if you’re Saray Khumalo, you’re having none of that. The award-winning mountaineer, entrepreneur …: “South Africa” – BingNews Browsing: Surface: Microsoft said on Thursday that it …