Soweto String Quartet

The Soweto String Quartet is a string quartet from Soweto in South Africa composed of Reuben Khemese, Makhosini Mnguni, Sandile Khemese and Thami Khemese. Their music is a fusion of the "dance rhythms of Kwela, the syncopated guitars of Mbaqanga, the saxophones and trumpets of swaying African jazz and the voices of people singing in joyous, easy harmony". The Soweto String Quartet is autonomous and independent and does not affiliate to any organisation or institution since its inception.

History

The quartet became a full-time professional outfit in 1992. They performed at President Mandela's inauguration, after which Mandela started recommending them for other jobs.

Discography

• Zebra Crossing (1994)
• Renaissance (1996)
• Millenia (1998)
• Rhythms of Africa (1999)
• Four (2001)
• Our World (2003)

References

• Soweto String Quartet Website
• CAMA - Soweto String Quartet

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