Khumalo, James Steven Mzilikazi (born in 1932)
Country of the author(s) of text
South Africa
Gender:
M
Born in
kwaNgwelu, KZN
Date of birth:
1932-05-20
Century:
20
Comment(s):
B.A. (Hons.) (1972) University of South Africa ; Collaborated with C T Msimang for epic Cantata "uShaka kaSenzangakhona" released by Sony Records in 1996 ; Early works inspired by the texts of B W Vilikazi ; Married to R. Litlhare. Sons; Diliza, Themba. Daughters; Busisiwe, Nonhlanhla ; Matriculated: Salvation Army High School, Nancefield, 1950 ; Ph.D. (1987) University of the Witwatersrand ; Preserves the disappearing distinctive modal elements of traditional African music, as taught to him by his mother ; Professor Emeritus of African Languages, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg ; Vice-Chairman, South African Music Rights Organisation
