Kabasa

Formed in Johannesburg in 1980 when Oupa Segwai and Doc Mthalane left Harari to set up a new band. The line-up was Oupa Segwai (vocals, percussion), Doc Mthalane (vocals, guitar), Tata Sibeko (vocals, bass), Madoda Malotana (vocals, keyboard) and Johnny Motuba (drums).

They released three albums in quick succession: Kabasa (1980), Searching (1981) and African Sunset (1982). Singles off the albums included “Uzozibona” (1980), “Afro Funkin’” (1980), “Happy Together” (1980) and “Searchin’” (1981).

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