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Busi Mhlongo
voc, bvoc, 1947-2010 ZA, Inanda, Gauteng
Singer / Composer / Songwriter / Producer of World and Jazz
A.k.a. Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo Vicky Busiswe Mhlongo
Born in Inanda, Natal on 28 October 1947. Died on 15 June 2010 of breast cancer. South African Busi Mhlongo was a virtuoso singer, dancer and composer whose music defied categorisation. Drawing on various South African styles such as mbaqanga, maskanda, marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music she produced a fresh and exciting sound. Her infectious music and singing style had a universal appeal and her lyrics carried powerful and poignant messages.
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Webaba on A Giant Leap by Culoe De Song Sponky Ponky - Live At The Market Theater, Johannesburg / 2006 on The Appreciation of Afro Jazz 2023 by Various Artists Yehlisan’Umoya Ma Africa - Future Plan Remix on Yehlisan’Umoya Ma Africa - Future Plan Remix by Busi Mhlongo & Future Plan DBN Flight 389 - Black Motion X Osaze X Spice Drums Mix on Black Motion X Osaze X Spice Drums & Busi Mhlongo by Black Motion, Busi Mhlongo & Osaze Hlisani'Umoya Ma- Africa - Live At The Market Theater, Johannesburg / 2006 on The Appreciation of Afro Jazz 2023 by Various Artists We Baba Omncane - Rocco Underground Mix on We Baba Omncane by Busi Mhlongo & Rocco Underground Icala on Best Afropop Tunes by Various Artists Yaphel Imali Yam (Live at the South African State Theatre, Pretoria, 2003) (feat. Busi Mhlongo) on The Greatest Hits by Ringo Madlingozi Umentshisi (Live) on African Songbirds by Various Artists Makoti on Mother's Day Melodies: Songs to Celebrate African Moms by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yehlisan' Umoya Azania (In The Mix) | Busi Mhlongo | 2009 | Album |
| Urban Zulu - The Remixes | Busi Mhlongo | 2005 | Album |
| Live At The Market Theatre | Jabu Khanyile, Busi Mhlongo | 2004 | Album |
| Freedom | Busi Mhlongo | 2003 | Album |
| Indiza - Voyages Through New Sounds | Busi Mhlongo | 2002 | Album |
| Urban Zulu | Busi Mhlongo | 1999 | Album |
| Babhemu | Busi Mhlongo & Twasa | 1995 | Album |
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