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Freddie Gwala
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Born in Soweto, South Africa, Freddie Gwala is a musician of zumba, a genre of African music that he invented. Gwala began his music career in 1973 when he and his brothers formed a group called Pure Gold. He later also co-founded another group known as Platform One. Musically inspired by the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Gwala has also contributed to albums for artists such as Brenda Fassie. Gwala is today credited with having created the “Zumba” genre of African music, which is a fusion of soul music and disco, and which he made popular with hit songs such as his classic “Amadamara”.
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Amadamara on Amadamara by Freddie Gwala Tshidi S'khelekhele on Golden Hits Collection by Freddie Gwala Khiphidayimane on The Best Of by Freddie Gwala Ufile on Ngizotola Amadamara 10 by Freddie Gwala Manana on The Best Of by Freddie Gwala Ngizotola on Ngizotola Amadamara 10 by Freddie Gwala Jakaranda on Golden Hits Collection by Freddie Gwala Mama Ngibheyile (feat. Sam Ndlovu) on Ngizotola Amadamara 10 by Freddie Gwala Anginamali on Amadamara by Freddie Gwala Ke-tronko Nthoena on Ngizotola Amadamara 10 by Freddie GwalaTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amadamara | Freddie Gwala | 2008 | Album |
| Amadamara Vol 1 & 2 | Freddie Gwala | 2006 | Compil. |
| Amadamara No. 6 Blue Bhantshi | Freddie Gwala | 1998 | Album |
| Amadamara No. 5 Ngiboshiwe | Freddie Gwala | 1997 | Album |
| Amadamara 4 Gumba Faya | Freddie Gwala | 1996 | Album |
| Bafana Bafana | Freddie Gwala | 1993 | Album |
| Khiphidayimane / Manana | Freddie Gwala | 1993 | Single |
| Amadamara No. 2 Shikisha Mahala | Freddie Gwala | 1993 | Album |
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