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This Is Me by Bakithi Kumalo

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World Fusion | African

10 tracks | 46 minutes

Released May 2005
on BaliDali Records

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Bakithi Kumalo (Bah-gee-tee Koo-mah-low) first came to the attention of the American public following the release of Paul Simon's Grammy Award winning "Graceland" album in 1986. His precise and sinuous bass lines went far beyond simply marking time and thundered out a countdown for the dismemberment of apartheid.

Thought of by many as one of the most talented living bassists, Bakithi Kumalo possesses a unique musical style reflecting influences from around the world, including South African traditional folk, contemporary jazz, salsa, and electronica.

Bakithi was born Alexandria Township of Johannesburg. He was exposed to local styles such as mbaqanga, mbube, and jive at an early age. He decided to become a musician and at seven he was already performing in his uncle's band. Due to his persistence, he became a regular on the wedding and party circuit around the townships. At ten, he went on a tour into Zululand where he remained for a year and a half.

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