Jabu Khanyile
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| Jabu Khanyile | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Born | 1957 | |
| Origin |  South Africa |
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| Died | 11 November 2006 | |
| Genre(s) | Jazz, African music, World music | |
| Years active | 1985–2006 | |
| Label(s) | Gallo | |
Jabu Khanyile (1957 – 11 November 2006) was a South African musician and lead vocalist from the band Bayete. [1]
In 1996 he won the Kora award for best Southern African artist. He performed internationally with Youssou N'Dour, Angelique Kidjo and Papa Wemba. He was known for his Pan-Africanist approach to music, attempting to unite different African styles.[2] He generally performed in a Masai costume carrying a trademark fly-whisk, an East African symbol of royalty.
He died in 2006 after a battle with diabetes and prostate cancer.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Jabu Khanyile, Contemporary African Music and Arts Archive, accessed 13 November 2006
- ^ Jabu Khanyile & Bayete, The Leopard Man's African Music Guide, accessed 13 November 2006.
- ^ Musician Jabu Khanyile dies of cancer, IOL, 12 November 2006
