Masauko Chipembere---Lead vocals and guitars***Mongezi Ntaka---Electric guitar and backing vocals***Diallo House---Upright Bass***Ismail Lawal---Drums***Brian Jackson---Keys.
Influences
Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, Busi Mhlongo,Letta Mbulu, Caiphus Semenya, Mahlatini and Mahotella Queens, Soul Brothers, Wambali, Brice Wassey, Fela, Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Alan Namoko, KRS-1, Poor Righteous Teachers, De La Sol, Gil Scott and Brian Jackson, Amiri Baraka, Susana Baca, John Lennon, Nick Drake, Monk, Trane, Tears for Fears, Hugh Masekela, Fishbone, Sting, Sonia Sanchez, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway,Oscar Brown jr., Terry Callier,Dwight Tribble, Kamau Daaood, Bill Withers, LKJ, Jimmy Cliff, Olu Dara, Ritchie Havens, Parliment, Jungle Brothers, Tribe Called Quest, and anyone else who would instinctually gravitate towards nature and peace. OCTAVIA BUTLER LIVES! I was also influenced by all my Pasadena crew: Lukecage, Aduifa, Kevin Sandbloom, Damon Aaron, Mike Morgan, Clarence and Pete DaGalvin who I wish had a page so I could hear his songs Sugar,These are the Days and Anywhere you Are.
Sounds Like
I'm trying to figure my spirit out with these songs I write!
Record Label
Fresh music in South Africa /BMG***unsigned in USA
Masauko was born and raised in Los Angeles while his parents were in exile from Malawi Africa. His music is a bridge between his African past and his American present. He started singing in a barber shop quartet at age 7 performing in various schools and at competitions. By 14 he had chosen music as his path for this lifetime. He became a songwriter.
He traveled to Africa for the first time in 1996 passing through Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and ending up in South Africa where he met Neo Muyanga and formed the group Blk Sonshine. Blk Sonshine went on to becoming one of South Africa's favorite groups with two major hits including "Building".
Masauko has performed with: Digable Planets, Mary J. Blige, Dead Prez, Omar,Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela, Joan Baez, Joan Armatradding, Stanley Jordon, Ronny Jordan, Jimmy Dludlu,Talib Kweli, KC and Jojo,Black Thought, Jeru Da Damaga, The Coup, Ernest Ranglin, Ishmael Lo, Chiek Lo, Ray Phiri and Stimela, Busi Mhlongo, Queen, Johnny Clegg, Take 6, Smiff and Wesson, Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Dwight Tribble, Eugene McDaniels, Dialated Peoples,Susana Baca, Saul Williams and more.
He has had the pleasure of recording with the RZA of WuTang for Tekitha's project and has produced tracks for the Lady Bug Mecca solo CD Tripping the Light Fantastic.
He is currently finishing his first solo CD that features Brian Jackson (of the Gil Scott-Heron Band), Mongezi Ntaka (former Lucky Dube guitarist), Leon Mobley (percussionist for Ben Harper)and the Delic who are one of the hottest young rhythm sections in Brooklyn.
Masauko can also be heard on Lorraine Klassen's new CD, Africa Calling on Just-In-Time records Canada 2008.
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
Thanks for that.... That was a nice interview between John Legend and Leon Ware. Loved the way they touched on the difference between Sexuality and Sensuality. So fitting! I appreciate that. Really!
Dezi Trible "A Daughter Of A Jazz Legend: Is My Song Sexual or Sensual?" www.DeziTrible.com www.myspace.com/DeziTrible
Thanks for signing for more songs... The first song you'll receive will be one you already heard (Lay Me Down), but I'll send you 2 more to express your opinion about. I really appreciate it. Im about to check out the link you left.
Thanks for the Support Dezi Trible "A Daughter Of A Jazz Legend: Is My Song Sexual or Sensual?" www.DeziTrible.com www.myspace.com/DeziTrible
Thanks... I love the way you put it... It would be great to get some more of that feedback on a few more songs from my Upcoming Album. If you go to my official site at www.DeziTrible.com you'll be sent a few songs to play or download FREE and give your feedback. I need as much quality feedback as possible. I'd love to hear your opinion. I'll look for you on the list.
Yo... Sounds great. Thanks for adding me again since I had to move my profile. Plus I want your opinion. Sexual or Sensual? Some people are saying "Lay Me Down" off my Upcoming Album is Sexual. I think it's more Sensual than anything. Let me know what you think. Don't forget Im at www.MySpace.com/DeziTrible now.
Dezi Trible "Daughter of a Jazz Legend Blazing Her Own Path" www.MySpace.com/DeziTrible www.DeziTrible.com
Masa,
We hope life is great for u & ur's.
We do what we do here..... in some part based on ur influence.
Thank you for the music.
New websites and shows up.
Orgone
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Thanks Cuz, Looking forward Seeing on Tuesday, And thank you for what you did for Malawi, That is needed much.. God Bless you... Malawi is proud of you... "Orin"
Thanks for popping through brethren and the compliment on the pic! How are things in YOUR world family man?<br /><br />Still shooting you those vocals (i didn't forget)...<br /><br />Oh yeah, just dropped my free MYSPACE ONLY digital mixtape on my page... cop it if it tickles your fancy;-)<br /><br />much love<br /><br />-v
Thanks for the lovely comment and for add ...I 'm happy to meet you and your lovely music too , my brother Masauko...I wish you healty,happy and successful jurney on this planet...
Masauko was born and raised in Los Angeles while his parents were in exile from Malawi Africa. His music is a bridge between his African past and his American present. He started singing in a barber shop quartet at age 7 performing in various schools and at competitions. By 14 he had chosen music as his path for this lifetime. He became a songwriter.
He traveled to Africa for the first time in 1996 passing through Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and ending up in South Africa where he met Neo Muyanga and formed the group Blk Sonshine. Blk Sonshine went on to becoming one of South Africa's favorite groups with two major hits including "Building".
Masauko has performed with: Digable Planets, Mary J. Blige, Dead Prez, Omar,Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela, Joan Baez, Joan Armatradding, Stanley Jordon, Ronny Jordan, Jimmy Dludlu,Talib Kweli, KC and Jojo,Black Thought, Jeru Da Damaga, The Coup, Ernest Ranglin, Ishmael Lo, Chiek Lo, Ray Phiri and Stimela, Busi Mhlongo, Queen, Johnny Clegg, Take 6, Smiff and Wesson, Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Dwight Tribble, Eugene McDaniels, Dialated Peoples,Susana Baca, Saul Williams and more.
He has had the pleasure of recording with the RZA of WuTang for Tekitha's project and has produced tracks for the Lady Bug Mecca solo CD Tripping the Light Fantastic.
He is currently finishing his first solo CD that features Brian Jackson (of the Gil Scott-Heron Band), Mongezi Ntaka (former Lucky Dube guitarist), Leon Mobley (percussionist for Ben Harper)and the Delic who are one of the hottest young rhythm sections in Brooklyn.
Masauko can also be heard on Lorraine Klassen's new CD, Africa Calling on Just-In-Time records Canada 2008.
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