Draft:Ashiko (band)

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A South African band with six members: Alpheus Mofokeng (lead vocals), Thomas Tladi (guitar), Innocent Hala (keyboards), Diliza Maneli (keyboards), Bonakele Mbambisa (keyboards) and Skipper Shabalala (guitar).[1] The name ‘Ashiko’ translates to “world of time”, and may have been influenced by Hugh Masekela's cover of OJ Ekemonde’s ‘Ashiko’ on The Boy’s Doin’ It (1975).[2] The band was signed to Teal Records.

Ashiko has been categorised under labels such as African disco, R&B, bubblegum soul, synth, boogie and champeta.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Title
1980 Get Ready
1985 Come on Girl (Ke Tsona) EP
1986 Gumba Fire (Madlakadlaka)
1987 Umaseven
1988 Wachaggo Man
2017 Love Peace and Happiness

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mojapelo, Max. ‘’ Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music’’, African Minds (2008), p. 153 – ISBN 1920299289.
  2. ^ Mojapelo, Max. ‘’ Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music’’, African Minds (2008), p. 153 – ISBN 1920299289.