Khumalo, James Steven Mzilikazi (1932-2021)
Composer's country:
South Africa
Gender:
M
Born in
KwaNgwelu, Natal
Date of birth:
1932-06-20
Death date:
2021-06-22
Century:
20 ~ 21
Comment(s):
B.A. (Hons.)(1972) University of South Africa ; Collaborated with C T Msimang for epic Cantata ; 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) Univ. of the Witwatersrand ; Preserves the disappearing distinctive modal elements of traditional African music, as taught by his mother ; Prof of African Languages, Univ. of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg ; vchair@samro.org.za ; Vice-Chairman, South African Music Rights Org.
