South Africa's most beloved troubadour on new music, staying rooted in Mamelodi and why peace is worth singing about ...

South African singer and guitarist Vusi Mahlasela grew up in a small township during apartheid. He talks about that, his turbulent teen years, and his time as a member of the outlawed African National ...

South African folk guitarist Vusi Mahlasela has been recording for 15 years, while serving as a prominent voice of the anti-apartheid movement. As a child in the '70s, Mahlasela began learning music ...

Vusi grew up in the Mamelodi township, just outside of Pretoria, South Africa, where he still resides. As Vusi tells it, he grew up a happy kid and was blind to the injustices in his country. His ...

Editor’s Note: African Voices highlights Africa’s most engaging personalities, exploring the lives and passions of people who rarely open themselves up to the camera. He has established a foundation ...