David Masondo (singer)

David Mdavu Masondo (1950 - July 5, 2015)[1] was South African singer and drummer. He was the lead vocalist of Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers.[2]

This article is about the South African singer. For the South African politician, see David Masondo.

Career

His musical career began as a drummer for band formed in KwaZulu-Natal in 1970 Groovy Boys.[3] In early 1970's, Groovy Boys moved to Johannesburg and met the keyboardist Black Moses Ngwenya and co-founded The Souls Brothers.[4] In 1976, their breakthrough song "Mshoza Wami" was released. The song was commercially success selling 60 000 copies within three months.[5]

In September 2009, Masondo solo album Nkosi Bathethelele fused with Gospel elements was released in South Africa.[6]

Personal life

He died at Garden City Hospital in Mayfair, Johannesburg[7] after suffering from fatigue.

References
  1. "Soul Brothers lead singer David Masondo dies | eNCA". South Africa: eNCA. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  2. "'Sometimes I imagine him next to me'. . . . . . Moses Ngwenya on life after David Masondo – The Sunday News". Zimbabwe: The Sunday News. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  3. "Soul Brothers frontman David Masondo dies | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. July 6, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. Dube, Aaron. "Soul Brother Dies!". Daily SUN. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  5. "About | Soul Brothers Music".
  6. "Nkosi Bathethelele by David Masondo on Apple Music". Apple Music. September 29, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. "Lead singer of legendary group Soul Brothers dies - Kempton Express". Kempton Express. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
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