Phuzshukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.

He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.

Discography

Sizwile Nsizwa (1975)
Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977)
Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)

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Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969

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1930 births

2011 deaths

Maskanda musicians

Musicians from KwaZulu-Natal

South African guitarists

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