Imithente
Imithente (named after a kind of grass that grows in rural KwaZulu Natal) is a Maskandi group from Johannesburg, South Africa. The band was formed in 1993 by late guitarist, Simosakhe Mthalane, and three female singers: Buselaphi Gxowa, Dumisile Manana and Nokwazi Ntuli, all from KwaZulu-Natal. They have produced several albums attaining gold sales in their home country and won SAMA and SATMA awards.
The group performs as a 10-piece band with 6 singer/dancers and 4 musicians.
International performances
- 2002 La Rochelle, France and India
- 2008 Vienna
- 2009 Algiers for the Pan African Cultural Festival.
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