Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.

He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.

Discography

Sizwile Nsizwa (1975) Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977) Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)

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