Thursday, May 24, 2012

SABC.co.za: 'Five hundred choral voices will this weekend honour Africa's eminent choral composer, Mzilikazi Khumalo'




Wednesday 23 May 2012
Five hundred choral voices will this weekend honour Africa's eminent choral composer, Mzilikazi Khumalo who is also celebrating 80 years. Professor Khumalo will be honoured as part of the series of the Sing Africa choral concerts.


His most popular compositions include Izibongo ZikaShaka and Umangificwa Ngukufa. His works also include the first African opera; uShaka and Princess Magogo. Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo joined Morning Live to speak about his musical journey, accompanied by Sidwell Mhlongo; conductor of The Gauteng Choristers, one of the choirs performing at The Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg on Sunday. 

[The South African Composer, Arranger & Choral Director J. S.Mzilikazi Khumalo was born June 20, 1932 and is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

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