[J.
S. Mzilikazi Khumalo (b. 1932) (Photo: Peter Mogaki,
SowetanLive.co.za]
The
South African composer, arranger and choral director J. S. Mzilikazi Khumalo was born June 20, 1932 and is profiled at
AfriClassical.com:
May 11, 2012 |
Patience Bambalele
"Khumalo, who turns
80 on June 20, is regarded as a genius in choral music circles. He is also a
professor emeritus of African languages. The professor is
renowned for producing what are regarded as the first African opera
pieces - uShaka and Princess Magogo.
"Khumalo has not only
made choral music his life, but has also ensured that all the
brilliant - living and dead - composers receive recognition. Together
with another top choral music icon, Richard Cock, Khumalo led the
popular Sowetan Massed Choir Festivals for many years. Khumalo's tribute
show, titled Sing Africa Sing, will take place at the Linder
Auditorium in Parktown on May 27."
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