Spokes Mashiyane - Meva - South African Pennywhistler

[MrJuanbrown]

what's the name of the tune?

[YoungWolve1]

words cant describe how good this is, so I'll say: ......

[SingularlyDatarific]

this is the happiest music I've ever heard.

[4oggy4]

Tom Hark ny Elias was always one of my favourite tunes and now this has lead on to Spokes.... its a real dream and thank you.

John

[fulgenciopimentel]

What feels strange to me is the picture seems to portrait Little Lemmy Special Mabaso, the other most popular figure of kwela, not Spokes. Am I right?

[anglinthemtns]

@fulgenciopimentel the pic is not Spokes and I never claimed it was of him but is a penny whislte player from S. Africa. Thanks for revealing who the bronze statue is- I am glad to know and am sure others will appreciate this info. as well. Thanks.

[neilandfi]

@anglinthemtns Spokes and Lemmy ..both great musicians. Lemmy turned me on to kwela, and through kwela, to African music in general.

[fulgenciopimentel]

What feels strange to me is the picture seems to portrait Little Lemmy Special Mabaso, the other most popular figure of kwela, not Spokes. Am I right?

[zmolo21]

Wow! Golden oldies, the Best music.....wow I am amazed. where you those day, good old days.

[anglerz2]

Fantastic - have looked hard for Spokes' work as all my old 33 lp's are long gone. 

[007clooneen]

I first was introduced to kwela music by a recording which was was isssued in Europe in the late fifties or early sixties called Tom Hark. It was played by Elias and his zig zag jive flutes. Did Spokes play on that record or was it a group of other artists ?

[b3rimbau]

@007clooneen I don't think Spokes played with that group - Elias and 'Big Voice' Jack Lerole were leading lights in that ensemble. Jack gained some later recognition when he guested on some of Dave Matthews' 1998 tour in the US. He was also one of the original members of SA pop group Mango Groove.

[007clooneen]

One of the greatest musical talents of all time. Truly a triumph of the spirit over adversity. His music will live forever in the hearts of all true lovers of the beautiful country that is known as South Africa.

[chrisaldi]

Superb! Greets from Holland

[orleyh]

Spokes Mashiyane was killed in an automobile accident in South Africa in 1972. Saying he "enjoys a respectable following to this day" might be misleading. Note also that he played saxophone, on which he created :Phata Phata. Some his best work was done on sax.

[anglinthemtns]

@orleyh Thanks

[MariaStellaNash]

Fabulous! Happy childhood memories in Jo'burg 1958. Still excellent

[justaman6972]

what a joyful sound,simply beautiful thanks so much for posting this and thanks to the african people for their talent,insight and harmony.contrary to what is promoted in the press the American people love Africa and its people,we don't like our war mongering government anymore than the rest of the world,but with music like this to enjoy you have helped to heal the world,thank you again SA.

namaste

[CeltPerson]

Being Irish, listening to one of our traditional instruments being used for such beauty and joy is amazing. Many thanks to the South African people for giving this wonderful instrument yet another personality!

[mead2000]

thank you so much for posting this. Im so happy to see kwela pennywhistle showing up on YT now. the most underappreciated music in the world.

[KelvinSouzaL]

Amazing, a beautiful sound.

[bluemonti]

Thank!!!, i didn't know this amazing musician. It's sounds like calipso style.

[Gymnarchus]

This is fantastic, many thanks, is his music available for download or CD anywhere.

[ndangwara]

Ever so grateful but may someone please out there post Dark City Sisters music!!

[thetroll007]

great