Stimela
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Stimela is a South African Afro-fusion
band, founded by Ray Phiri
in 1982 after his previous band the Cannibals
disbanded. They created Fire, Passion and Ecstasy (1982), Look, Listen and Decide (1986).
Afro-fusion
Afro-fusion is a type of music which blends contemporary music with traditional African rhythms to create a hybrid music style.One of the best known Afro-fusion artists is Freshlyground from South Africa. There are also many Afro-fusion artists in Eastern Africa. Another is Afro Celt Sound System,...
band, founded by Ray Phiri
Ray Phiri
Raymond Chikapa Phiri is an African jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician born in Mpumalanga. He became founding member of the Cannibals in the 1970's...
in 1982 after his previous band the Cannibals
The Cannibals
The Cannibals may refer to:* The Cannibals , a garage punk band active since the end of the 1970s* The Cannibals , a 1970 Italian film...
disbanded. They created Fire, Passion and Ecstasy (1982), Look, Listen and Decide (1986).
Members
- Ray PhiriRay PhiriRaymond Chikapa Phiri is an African jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician born in Mpumalanga. He became founding member of the Cannibals in the 1970's...
, lead guitar, lead vocals - Isaac "Mnca" Mtshali, drummer
- Thabo Lloyd Lelosa, keyboards
- Jabu Sibumbe - bass guitar
- Nana Coyote - lead vocals
- Thapelo Kgomo - keyboards
- Charlie Ndlovu - organ
- Ntokozo Zungu - lead guitar
discography
- 1986: Look, Listen and Decide
- 1988: Live!
- 1987: Unfinished Story
- 1991: Siyaya
- 1983: Rewind (EP)
- 1985: Shadows Fear and Pain (EP)
- 1989: Trouble in the Land of Plenty
- 1994: Khululani
- 1995: Don't Ask Why
- 1995: Are You Ready (Live)
- 1987: The Unfinished Story
- 1996: Out of the Ashes
- 2000: Steam Tracks (Best of)
- 2001: Live At The Market Theatre - 1st Half (Live)
- 2002: The 2nd Half (Live)
- 2010:"A Lifetime..."