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Music portal The main articles for this category are Xhosa language and singing . This category lists singers or musicians who often or sometimes sing songs that are written in the Xhosa language .
Akustika Chamber Singers, chamber choir from Pretoria; Ashur Petersen (born 1996), Cape Malay musician [1] Sizwe Alakine, Amapiano musician (aka Reason, rapper) Amampondo, traditional Xhosa percussion group from Cape Town; Anatii (born 1993), hip-hop artist and record producer; A-Reece (born 1997), hip-hop artist and lyricist
Pages in category "Xhosa-language singers of South Africa" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Xhosa music has long been a major part of the music of South Africa, especially in the field of jazz. Since olden times, singing has been a tradition and part of culture among the Xhosas. Xhosa music is characteristically expressive and communicative which includes rhythmical expression of words and sounds.
Zonke Dikana is a versatile singer who sings in English and Xhosa language. During her time as a Kalawa Jazmee Records artist, her genre of music was mostly house music before she switched to afrosoul and neo soul on signing to TMP Entertainment. [39] Her musical influences include Busi Mhlongo, Miriam Makeba and Brenda Fassie. [40]
Simphiwe Dana (born 23 January 1980) is a South African singer and songwriter who works mostly in her mother tongue, the Xhosa language. [1] Dana is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form. Her career in music began in 2002, at the age of 22.
Bulelwa Mkutukana (9 November 1987 – 11 December 2023), known by her stage name Zahara, was a South African singer, songwriter and guitarist.Her music was classified loosely as "Afro-soul", and she sang in Xhosa, her native language, as well as in English.
Mantombi Matotiyana is a renowned South African musician, composer, and master of traditional Xhosa instruments, umrhubhe musical bow (mouth-resonated bow), uhadi (gourd-resonated bow), and isitolotolo . Her music is deeply connected to the Xhosa musical traditions, and her performances have made her a significant figure in South African ...