Uhuru musician biography

Currently she is working with Hip Hop Big Band, Abstract Orchestra, with whom she has performed for the MOBO live series, duetted with Slum Village, Illa J and supported Mos Def. Their current works, including a UK tour and internationally acclaimed albums, have been interpretations of some of the seminal albums of J Dilla and MF Doom. International radio play and shipments continue to spread their music far and wide to critical acclaim.

She has recently featured with Trojan Record affiliated band Pama International on their album “Love & Austerity” which has been played on Radio 1, Kiss FM and celebrated by David Rodgian.
A creative and original project with the band Ikestra, saw their debut album being shipped internationally and championed by Mr. Scruff in his “Favourite Tracks” listing as published in The Guardian.

Anna also collaborates with producers, having her composite album with “The Broken Orchestra” released in Japan and the UK. Amongst more personal pr

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Uhuru (band)

South African music group

Uhuru (Swahili: freedom) were a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single "Khona" performed by Mafikizolo.^[1] Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap), Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe (DJ Maphorisa).^[2] Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound".^[3]

Background

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Prior to collaborating in 2012, Mapiano and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in Soshanguve where they originated from.^[4] The band members were signed through DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records.^[5] Uhuru manages artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly act as DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively.^[6]

Career

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Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topp

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Members include Andrew "Bees"Beckford (joined group, mid-1990s), lead vocals; DonCarlos (born c. 1950s in Jamaica; left group, c. 1977; rejoined group, 1987; left group, mid-1990s), vocals; GarthDennis (born c. 1950s in Jamaica; left group, c. 1977; rejoined group, 1987; left group, mid-1990s), vocals; PamHall (joined group, late 1990s), vocals; Sandra "Puma"Jones (born c. 1950s in Columbia, SC; died of cancer, 1990; group member, 1978-87), vocals; Errol "Jay"Nelson (group member, 1977), vocals; Carlene Olafunke (group member, 1987-90), vocals; Delroy "Junior"Reid (group member, 1985-89), vocals; MichaelRose (born on July 11, 1957, in Kingston, Jamaica; left group, 1985), vocals; Derrick "Gong" Simpson (born on June 24, 1950, in Kingston, Jamaica), vocals. Addresses: Record company--RAS Recor