Sipho Mchunu

Some of the first seeds leading to the ending of Apartheid in South Africa were sowed when Zulu musician Sipho Mchunu (pronounced: See-poh Mmmkoonoo) joined with British-born Johnny Clegg to form South Africa's first multi-ethnic band, Juluka. Although they were forced to break up after a decade by pro-apartheid forces who had their concerts cancelled and issued threats of physical violence, the influence of Juluka has continued to grow. A reunion tour in the mid '90s was greeted by enthusiastic fans around the world. A native of the small village of Sipho, Mchunu relocated to...