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David Masondo

1950 – 2015

South African singer and drummer

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About David Masondo

Lived 1950 – 2015 (aged 64–65). David Masondo was a South African.

David Mdavu Masondo (9 March 1949 or 1950 – 5 July 2015) was a South African singer and drummer. He was the lead vocalist of Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers.

Career

His musical career began as a drummer for band formed in KwaZulu-Natal in 1970 the Young Brothers. In the early 1970s, the Young Brothers moved to Johannesburg and met the keyboardist Black Moses Ngwenya and co-founded The Soul Brothers. In 1975, their breakthrough song, "Mshoza Wami", was released.

In September 2009, Masondo's solo album Nkosi Bathethelele, fused with Gospel elements, was released in South Africa.

Legal issues Masondo assaulted his wife Nomsa, and a case was opened. He was arrested on 7 February 2008 at Mofolo Park, Soweto, facing charges for assault and pointing a firearm at his wife. after suffering from fatigue.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
Died
2015
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Masondo?

South African singer and drummer

When was David Masondo born?

David Masondo was born in 1950.

When did David Masondo die?

David Masondo died in 2015.

What nationality was David Masondo?

David Masondo was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Masondo

· Wikidata: Q109370799

· DBpedia: David Masondo (singer)

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