ArtistInfo

William Mthethwa

voc, key, bvoc,
R&B/Soul

William Mthethwa's backing band, the Young Five, was formed in 1975. Members of Soul Lovers from pietermaritzburg and planets from Klerksdorp performed together in Maseru, Lesotho and decided to merge. they were Samuel Moatshe, raletebele Mathews Khaile, Johnny Wanyane, Selby Kometsi and Woodthorpe Motlhaloga. When they later backed William Mthetthwa they recorded music as William Mthethwa and Young Five. their mega-hit was Celebration a song that celebrated the christmas of 1983 and of many years thereafter. their albums include Wola Ma-Gents. By 1984 the group’s line-up was: William Mthethwa (from Klerksdorp), Isaac Motale (from Kroonstad),Patrick Lappie and Isaac Molantwa (from potchefstroom). Later William embarked on a successful solo career, though he would still release some albums like Our Love Is Over (awusuke) with his band. his self-written hot dance maxi single titled Nightclubbing (Jive Wire, 1985) was produced/arranged by peter Moticoe and engineered by Fernando perdigao.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Keyboards
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• World
• Pop
• Folk
• Electronic