Is Ray Phiri still alive?
Is Ray Phiri still alive?
July 12, 2017Ray Phiri / Date of death
Is stimela still alive?
Stimela is a South African Afro-fusion band, founded during the 1970s by Ray Phiri, a self-taught guitarist….
| Stimela | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | [TM Performing Arts Management] |
| Members | Ray Phiri (1947–2017) Isaac “Mnca” Mtshali Thabo Lloyd Lelosa Jabu S’bumbe Thapelo Khomo Ntokozo Zungu Sam Ndlovu Bafana Khuzwayo |
What genre is stimela?
R&B/SoulStimela / Genre
How old was Ray Phiri when he died?
70 years (1947–2017)Ray Phiri / Age at death
Who played bass on Graceland?
bassist Bakithi Kumalo
Among these session musicians was bassist Bakithi Kumalo, whose fretless bass playing lends itself to many iconic moments on the album, as well as provides a unique backbone to the album’s fusion of sounds and styles.
When was Zwakala stimela released?
2010Come to Me (Zwakala) / Released
Who wrote stimela?
Hugh MasekelaCoal Train (Stimela) / Lyricist
Who wrote the song Stimela?
Hugh MasekelaCoal Train (Stimela) / Artist
Where was Ray Phiri born?
Mpumalanga, South AfricaRay Phiri / Place of birth
Who played bass on Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?
Bakithi Kumalo
Our Facebook friend Leon Wilson shared this alternate track with us, featuring the isolated bass work of Bakithi Kumalo on Paul Simon’s hit, “Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes”. Yep, this is all that’s needed. Bakithi holds down so much at once, yet without sounding like he’s doing too much. Genius at work.
Who played bass on Paul Simon’s Call Me Al?
Paul Simon – lead vocals, six-string electric bass, background vocals. Ray Phiri – guitar. Adrian Belew – guitar synthesizer. Bakithi Kumalo – bass.
What is the meaning of diamonds on the soles?
Their refrain roughly translates to: “It’s not usual but in our days we see those things happen. They are women, they can take care of themselves.” “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” and “Homeless” were both rerecorded by Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the 2006 album Long Walk to Freedom.
