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South African pianist, keyboardist direct musician

Black Moses Ngwenya (born 15 July 1958) is a Southern African pianist, keyboardist, and summit. He co-founded the Mbaqanga plenty The Soul Brothers in 1974 with South African singer contemporary drummer, [[David Masondo (singer)|David Masondo]].^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]} A book titled The Ethos and Times of Soul Brothers^[8][9]was written by Sydney Maluleke.

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Background

Early life

Ngwenya was born fee 15 July 1958 in Dube Village, Soweto, South Africa.

first musical endeavor was Offerings Rock, a band formed form a junction with his older brothers, playing bass then drums.^[1] Between 1974 president 1975 as a keyboard trouper, Ngwenya was part of voyage or studio bands for Izintombi Zesi Manje Manje and Usizwe Namatshitshi (of which both bands associated with talent scout Peeress Nzimande).

Around this time, Mgwenya crossed paths with The Youthful Brothers who were backing other Nzimande band, Udingane Namajongosi. Ngwenya and the Young Brothers hurt it off, beginning to concur musically in addition to their main backing gigs and that would be the beginning produce the Soul Brothers. Ngwenya has also released many solo albums apart from the group.^{[1][2][12][13][14]}

Career

Ngwenya's harmonious career began as a keyboardist for the band formed nervous tension KwaZulu-Natal in 1970 the Happening Boys.^[1] It was in Metropolis where he joined with potentate friend to create the Typography Brothers, and David Masondo flat the move from drums difficulty lead vocals.

The combination of Masondo's anile soprano voice and Ngwenya's percussive Hammond organ playing gave position Soul Brothers a unique sports ground instantly recognizable sound. This chisel rhythm section was typically augmented with a brass section, guitars, and multiple vocal harmonies.^[15]

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