Bakithi Kumalo
Artist Description
A native of Soweto Township outside Johannesburg, South Africa, Bakithi Kumalo's
musical career has been characterized by a series of serendipitous
events, ranging from his debut gig as a precocious seven-year-old
filling in for the bassist in his uncle's band to his enlistment into
Paul Simon's group during the recording sessions of the pop star's
landmark 'Graceland' album in 1985.In addition to touring with Paul
Simon, he's also recorded and/or toured with the likes of Gloria
Estefan, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Harry Belafonte, Eileen Ivers,
Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela,
Josh Groban, Paul Winters, Jay Beckenstein of Spyrogyra and Chris Botti.
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