Busi Ncube

Busi Ncube is a female Mbira singer from Zimbabwe, who sings in six African languages.[1]

Busi Ncube was a member of the Afro-Fusion group Illanga; the group released three albums during the 1980s, and played during the 1988 Human Rights Now! concert. [2]

Busi Ncube later recorded eight albums with a backing band, Band Rain, including Malaisha and Live in Prague. [3] The band toured Norway in 2006 and appeared at the Mela Festival.[4] [5] Ncube has also contributed to another Thulani project, "The Collaboration" which produced the album Hupenyu Kumusha/Life at Home released in 2006.[6]

References

  1. ^ Konta music television: Musicians from Zimbabwe. Accessed Jan. 18, 2008.
  2. ^ Music of Zimbabwe: Illanga. Accessed Jan. 18, 2009.
  3. ^ Busi Ncube albums. Accessed Jan. 18, 2009.
  4. ^ "Busi and Dudu thrill Harare audiences". 23/11/06. The Zimbabwean.
  5. ^ The Collaboration’s Urombo - Zimbabwe. Peak People: An inside look blog. Accessed Jan. 18, 2009.
  6. ^ "The Collaboration". Accessed Jan. 18, 2009.