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Dizu Plaatjies

voc, *1960 ZA
World
A.k.a. Mzikantu Plaatjie

Born in 1960 to an African traditional healer, Dizu Plaatjies grew up in the Cape Town township of Langa and eventually formed a group of marimba players that became Amampondo. Since having left the group to concentrate on teaching at the University of Cape Town's Music College he's also released solo work.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Drums
  • Percussion
  • Xylophone
  • Bass
Genres
  • World
  • Jazz
  • Electronic
  • Dance
  • Rock
Plays With
Amampondo
Dzm Project
The Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo Ensemble
The Solid Brass Quintet
Popular Tracks   
Yaka Yaka on Clapotis by Various Artists
Ndawukhendibone on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies
Wayihlinza Phi? on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies
Asizang' olala thina on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies
Babize kwaZulu - Blaq Soul's Durban Urban Mix on Awukhu Muzi by Blaq Soul & Busi Mhlongo
Mgcina on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies
Chemtengure on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies
Itshipa on Deep African Roots by Dizu Plaatjies & Gideon Murray
Spirit of Mandiya on Deep African Roots by Dizu Plaatjies & Gideon Murray
Yekabani Na Lento on Ibuyambo by Dizu Plaatjies

Track list and 30sec audio provided by

Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Ubuntu - The Common StringDizu Plaatjies2015Album
Fidel PondoDizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi & Changuito2005Album
IbuyamboDizu Plaatjies2003Album
Ethno Trance LiveDizu Plaatjies & Mzwandile Qotoyi1996Album
External Links
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