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Brenda Fassie and Busiswa Gqulu: a relationship of feminist expression, aesthetics and memory

Siphokazi TauPolitical Science and Conflict Studies Department, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 23-36 | Published online: 13 May 2021

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Discography

  • Brenda and the Big Dudes. 1983. Weekend Special. 3:56 minutes. Produced by M. Matthews, and B. Makhene. EMI Records.
  • Busiswa. 2013. “Ngoku.” non-album single on iTunes. 4:29 minutes. Produced by Oskido. Kalawa Jazmee under exclusive license to Universal Music.
  • Busiswa, G. 2014b. “Lahla.” Featuring DJ Buckz and Uhuru. 3:19 minutes. Produced by Oskido. Kalawa Jazmee under exclusive license to Universal Music.
  • Chaka Chaka, Y. 1988. “Umqombothi.” 5:54 minutes, Produced by S. Twala, and A. van Wyk. Roy B. Records.
  • DJ Zinhle. 2012. “My Name Is.” Featuring Busiswa Gqulu. 4:39 minutes. Produced by Maphorisa & DJ Clap. Nulu Music.
  • Fassie, B. 1989. Too Late For Mama. 5:55 minutes. Produced by S. Twala and R. Mitchell. CCP Record Company.
  • Fassie, B. 1990. Black President. 37:30 minutes. Produced by S.Twala. CCP Record Company.
  • Fassie, B. 1994b. Mama. 53:51 minutes. Produced by B. Fassie. Universal Music (Pty).
  • Fassie, B. 1997. Memeza. 36:47 minutes. Produced by S.C. Twala. CCP Record Company.
  • Senyaka. 1993. Ma-Gents. 6:56 minutes. Produced by Sema Music, and Paradise Music. BMG Records Africa.

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