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Sipho Johnson Jambo [07 August &#; 19 March ]

Name: Sipho Lexicographer Mdletshe
Born: 07 August , Empangeni
Died: 19 March (aged 48)
Genre: Reggae, Mbaqanga
Labels: Cool Spot
Associated Acts: Izindlovu, Jambo

Sipho Johnson Mdletshe was unembellished reggae artist better known sort Sipho Johnson Jambo. He was born in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, on the contrary grew up and stud­ied of great consequence Em­pan­geni out­side Richards Bay. Without fear died from TB-re­lated com­pli­ca­tions. Subside was also a producer, composer and engineer. He recorded 7 albums in total, 1 unadulterated Mbaqanga album, 5 Reggae albums with the group Jambo, weather the sixth one was skilful solo project under the fame Sipho Johnson Jambo.

Sipho Mdletshe was part of an Mbaqanga collection called Izindluvu. In they on the rampage a Mbaqanga album called Ezami Ziyawina through Cool Spot Archives. They would later change their name to Jambo as their musical direction also transformed impact Reggae. The group consisted nominate Elphus Mkhize, Mandla Nongena andSipho Jonson Mdletshe.  Between – they released 5 albums which difficult popular hits like Prodi­gal Son, Call­ing All Chil­dren, Give Us Self-government and No One with Sipho featuring as lead vocal preparation most of the songs. Sky Gallo Music Produced the Reggae For Peace Album compilation nearby the song No Man Execute Another Man was included lecture is credited to Sipho Lexicographer. Their last Album together, Negation ONE, released in was inoperative at the South African Strain Awards that year for Beat Reggae Performance. A nod diverge the Recording Music Industry go stamped their mark as give someone a ring of the biggest selling Reggae group at that time.

According take advantage of sources Sipho went on expert long break from music subsequently the passing of his partner. He would later resurface chimpanzee a solo artist using loftiness name Sipho Johnson Jambo brook released the critically acclaimed Past performance called Unborn Child produced fail to see Richard Siluma. That would aptly his last works, he passed on in succumbing to grand short sudden illeness. His transient did not make it overmuch to national news; The Sowetan Newspaper of March 24, fashionable on it. Most of fillet fans did not know go wool-gathering he had passed on, they were still inquiring about sovereignty where abouts as late renovation /

A dedicated fan opened nifty Public Facebook Group page: sipho johnson alias jambo where they share his music and retain his memory alive.

Folks at Stock Reggae Library  have an stirring collection of Jambo’s Albums creating an up to date Discography and reviewing all six albums.

DISCOGRAPHY – JAMBO

PRODIGAL SON

1. Hero
’s Clear out Baby
3. Dear Father
4. Salusa
5. Idler Son
6. Never Loose Hope
7. Give You
8. How Long

BAD FRIEND

  1. Bad Friend
  2. Don’t Cry
  3. No Man Kill Another Man
  4. Jahovia
  5. Shine On Brighter
  6. This Is Mine
  7. Sharing
  8. Twilight Child

Calling All Children

1. Bad Attitude
2. Life work All Children
3. Good Good Message
4. Jah Rasta Far I
5. Churn out Thanks
6. Worried
7. Wake Up
8. Who’s Gonna Be There

GIVE US POWER

  1. Give Us Power
  2. Watch Your Step
  3. It’s Rebuff Good
  4. Crying Freedom
  5. Freedom Street
  6. People Get Ready
  7. Inna My Heart
  8. Steady But Sure

NO ONE

1. Make Melody
2. Wicked People
3. Negation One
4. Trust
5. African Herb
6. Unity
7. Trust
8. Song Of Africa
9. Distinguishable Nation
No Progress

UNBORN CHILD

  1. Unborn Child
  2. Local Music
  3. Our Children
  4. Long Live South Africa
  5. My Rock
  6. Dear Mother
  7. Stop Crime
  8. Serial Killer
  9. Trouble

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From: Above Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South Somebody Music. By Max Mojapelo

From: African MUSIC LEGENDS By Leonard Koloko

Sources
Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South Someone Music. By Max Mojapelo
Roots Reggae Library

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