Ashiko (band)
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
Albums
| 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
- ↑ Mojapelo, Max. ‘’ Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music’’, African Minds (2008), p. 153 – ISBN 1920299289 Parameter error in {{ISBN}}: Invalid ISBN. Search this book on
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- ↑ Mojapelo, Max. ‘’ Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music’’, African Minds (2008), p. 153 – ISBN 1920299289 Parameter error in {{ISBN}}: Invalid ISBN. Search this book on ..
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