Uploaded by anglinthemtns on Jan 30, 2009
Johannes "Spokes" Mashiyane was regarded as one of the greatest pennywhistle artists that graced the South African kwela music scene from the 1950s to (approximately) the 1970s. His name was derived from the bicycle wheel spokes from which he fashioned his first pennywhistle. He claimed that the inspiration for his songs were from his dreams. He played with other kwela greats of his time and he enjoys a respectable following to this day. He was married to Mary Mashiyane (Wikipedia).
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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!
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what's the name of the tune?
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words cant describe how good this is, so I'll say: ......
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@anglinthemtns Spokes and Lemmy ..both great musicians. Lemmy turned me on to kwela, and through kwela, to African music in general.
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this is the happiest music I've ever heard.
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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
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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?
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@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.
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Wow! Golden oldies, the Best music.....wow I am amazed. where you those day, good old days.
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SKOKIAAN by the Bulawayo Sweet Rhythm Band 1947by cdbpdx26,012 views
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Spokes Mashiyane : Sweet Saxby alkis091,792 views
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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?
fulgenciopimentel 1 year ago
@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.
anglinthemtns 1 year ago
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.
orleyh 1 year ago 2
@orleyh Thanks
anglinthemtns 1 year ago