In the 1980s, Vusi Mahlasela was a voice of the revolution in South Africa. His music gave expression to the political ideals of the anti-apartheid movement. In the 1990s, he became a musical megastar ...

I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR news. We are continuing with our look at the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the South African leader died yesterday at 95 years old. Coming up, ...

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Vusi Mahlasela was 11 years old when South African police responded with violence to a peaceful march in Soweto by students who were protesting the use of the Afrikaans language in local schools.The ...

The South African icon's latest release is a live concert recording of his most powerful songs, which capture the spirit of his country's rise... Two Decades On, Vusi Mahlasela Still Sings 'To The ...

South African singer and guitarist Vusi Mahlasela grew up in a small township during apartheid. He talks about that, his turbulent teen years, and his time as a member of the outlawed African National ...

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Dave Matthew Band closed their run in the namesake’s birth country. The concert saw the band return to the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town, South Africa, for one ...

In many ways, he’s the Louis Armstrong of South Africa. And just like Satchmo, he makes beautiful music in Queens. Hugh Masekela is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer who was ...

Legendary South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela and vocalist Vusi Mahlasela will present a musical celebration of freedom and the legacy of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela when they ...

This week we focus on emerging musicians from South Africa, and on a number of recent releases showcasing the many facets of a living master of the piano, Kenny Barron, featured as solo artist on a ...

ZURICH, June 10 (Reuters Life!) - The soccer World Cup in South Africa will break down barriers between races and bring humankind back home to its African roots, musician Vusi Mahlasela said ahead of ...

South African musician Vusi Mahlasela's work was born out of the struggle against apartheid. His song "When You Come Back" was performed at Mandela's 1994 inauguration and was written to the political ...