Genre: Traditional WebSite Description: Born in a Pretoria, South Africa, Vusi Mahlasela spent his childhood in the township of Mamelodi, where he grew up listening to the elderly men of his community singing traditional African songs. After teaching himself to play the guitar, he earned notice as a gifted singer and songwriter. Mahlasela's powerful lyrics and beautiful melodies have made him a leading figure in contemporary South African music. Vusi is featured in Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony, the celebrated film about the importance of music and song in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. Among his most ardent supporters is Dave Matthews, who invited Vusi to contribute guest vocals on the title track of the Dave Matthews Band’s multi-platinum album “Everyday”. Matthews also signed Vusi to his ATO Records label and released his album The Voice in 2003.
