Jeff Maluleke
Jeff Maluleke (born 1977) is a South African musician of the M'nwanati people.[1][2] Jeff was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in the town of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga in 1977. In 2002, the Kora All-Africa Music Awards honoured him as the "Revelation of the Year".[1][3]
Jeff Maluleke | |
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| Born | 1977 Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga |
| Genres | Afro Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | CCP Records |
He got signed a record deal with CCP Records in September 1995 and release his album Papa Jeff, with sales over 30 000 units his album was certified gold.[4][5]
In 2004, at the 10th ceremony of South African Music Awards he won best male composer for his single "Mambo".[6]
Discography
Albums
- Juliana (EMI, 2000)
- Dzovo (EMI, 2001)
- Kilimanjaro (EMI, 2001)
- Mambo: The Collection (ccp Record Company, 2004)
- Mambo (EMI, 2006)
References
- Mojapelo, Max; Galane, Sello (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories.
Jeff Maluleke was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in Mambumbu, Bushbuckridge. As a Maluleke he is a M'nwanati; it is the name of his clan.
- "News". Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa: 22. 2002.
- "Revelling in the revelation". Independent Online. 20 November 2002.
- "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". Music.
- "Midmar, a dam good place to be". Independent Online. 9 December 2004.
- "Sama10: All the winners | News24". News24. South Africa. 31 May 2004.
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