Thandiswa Mazwai

Thandiswa Mazwai

Thandiswa Mazwai (popularly Thandiswa) was previously the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bongo Maffin. She has had a long road to fame and it started on the South African 'Shell Road to Fame' talent show.

As part of Bongo Maffin she was one of the founding members of the Kwaito music scene.Her solo albums include 2007s Zabalaza.

References

*http://www.music.org.za/artist.asp?id=172

External links

* [http://www.thandiswa.co.za Official website]


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