Preserving South African Musical History
Stellenbosch-based singer who recorded her debut self-titled album in 1981.
She immediately rose to prominence with her first single “Grips of emotion” (1981) and went on to record several an albums each year for the next three years and sporadically over the next two after that.
Her new singles consistently received airplay on South African radio upon release.
Soweto-based singer who was a member of the Skylarks, replacing Miriam Makeba when she left South Africa.
She then toured England and the United States with the King Kong musical before settling in the United States. She went on to enjoy a long and successful solo career, releasing her debut album, Letta Mbulu Sings in 1968.
She went on to release singles and albums regularly throughout the late 60s, 70s and early 80s with a less regular album releases thereafter.