Sankomota

Sankomota
Background information
Origin Maseru, Lesotho
Genres Afro-Jazz, Rock fusion
Years active 1976 – present
Labels Shifty Records

Sankomota is a band from the 'mountain kingdom' of Lesotho. The band (originally named Uhuru) was formed around 1976 and consisted of several members in its earliest years, namely - Frank Leepa (guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer), Moss Nkofu (drummer), Black Jesus (percussion), Moruti Selate, Tšepo Tšola (lead vocalist, composer), Pitso Sera (guitar), among others. Peter Schneider managed the band in its early years till 1979. Frank Leepa - also known as The Captain - started the band in school, called Anti Antiques. The band changed its name to Uhuru. Due to the popularity of Black Uhuru from the Caribbean, they had to change their name again. When asked what Sankomota means, Frank Leepa is on record saying that it is the name of a mighty warrior from Basotho and Bapedi people. Sankomota was the first band to record an LP in Lesotho. They were recorded by Lloyd Roass and Warrick Sony of Shifty Records in November 11, 1983. The album was self-titled; Sankomota and it has 9-tracks and it is under 50 minutes long.

Music career

Under the leadership of Frank Leepa, Sankomota's career spanned a duration of more than two decades.

Discography

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