Thomas Hasani Chauke

Dr Thomas Hasani "Shinyori" Chauke (born 5 February 1952) is a South African Xitsonga musician. Chauke was granted an honorary doctorate in African languages for the role his music has played in the development of the Xitsonga language.

Early life Chauke was born in Salema (Saselamani) Village in Limpopo Province, South Africa. He dropped out of school at primary level (Standard 3/Grade 5). Chauke has five wives and 23 children. In the course of his career, Chauke has received one diamond disc, one double gold disc, six platinum discs, 11 double platinum and nine triple platinum discs.

Discography With a career spanning over 34 years, he has released over 36 studio albums.

Nyoresh Shimatsatsa No. 1 - Shimatsatsa shamina Shimatsatsa No. 2 – Don't Be Surprised Shimatsatsa No. 3 – Bomber Mhlengwe Shimatsatsa No. 4 - Shimatsatsa xa mina Shimatsatsa No. 5 – Shikwamula Mazingi Shimatsatsa No. 6 – Xibamuxa Movha Shimatsatsa No. 7 – Suka Lovha Shimatsatsa No. 8 – Ma jamble Sale Shimatsatsa No. 9 – Humelela M.K Shimatsatsa No. 10 – Jim Na Jack Shimatsatsa No. 11 – Hi Hanya kuvava Shimatsatsa No. 12 – Buku Yi Hibyerile Shimatsatsa No. 13 – Xifumi Na Lazaro Shimatsatsa No. 14 – Suka Davulos Shimatsatsa No. 15 – Kokwani Wa Wun'Wana Shimatsatsa No. 16 – Sodoma Na Gomora Shimatsatsa No. 17 – Bangi situlu Shimatsatsa No. 18 – Mati-Endla (SAMA 1999 Winner) Shimatsatsa No. 19 - I Mutshiveri Muni? (SAMA 2000 Winner) Shimatsatsa No.20 – Magidi – Mbirhi (SAMA 2001 Winner) Shimatshana No. 21 – Mpfende Mpfende (SAMA 2002 Winner) Shimatsatsa No. 22 – Mugawula Shimatsatsa No. 23 – Shimovhana Shimatsatsa No. 24 – Madzolonga Shimatsatsa No. 25 – Xidudla Kedibone The Best Of Thomas Chauke – Volume 1 The Best Of Thomas Chauke Na Shinyori Sisters – Volume 2 Shimatsatsa No. 26 – Mavholovholo Shimatsatsa No. 27 – Rejina Shimatsatsa No. 28 – Swelemetee Shimatsatas No. 29 – Xihloka Xa Maseve (SAMA 2010–Nominated) Shimatsatsa No. 30 - Jehovha (SAMA 2011 Winner) Shimatsatsa No. 31 – Dokodela (SAMA 2013 Winner) Shimatsatsa No. 32 - Virus-Computer ya nhloko (SAMA 2014 Winner) "Sold a remarkable Gold within 2 Days of release" Shimatsatsa No. 33 - Basopa Shimatsatsa No. 34 - Xiganga (SAMA 2017 Winner) Shimatsatsa No. 35 - Majagani Shimatsatsa No. 36 - Xikungu