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Mike Makhalemele

Mike Makhalemele has been played on NTS in shows including South African Electronic Music, featured first on 5 July 2021. Songs played include My Thing, Togetherness and Bayabaleka.

Many consider the late Ratau Makhalemele to be one of South Africa's leading saxophonists. Playing professionally since the late '60s, Makhalemele made his widest impression as a member of the Drive, a group he formed with Henry Sithole in the 1970s. Aa a highly respected session player, Makhalemele has worked with Champion Jack Dupree, Joe Henderson, Curtis mayfield, and Clarence Carter. His greatest influence was the South African saxophonist Kippie Moeketsie. Makhalemele's debut solo album, Thabang, was…

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My Thing
Mike Makhalemele
Jo'Burg1975
My Thing
Mike MakhalemeleJo'Burg1975
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Togetherness
Mike Makhalemele, Winston Mankunku Ngozi
Jo'Burg1976
Togetherness
Mike Makhalemele, Winston Mankunku NgoziJo'Burg1976
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Bayabaleka
Mike Makhalemele
Gallo1979
Bayabaleka
Mike MakhalemeleGallo1979
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