Ray Phiri
Real Name:
Chikapa "Ray" Phiri
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Born in Hermansberg, near Nelspruit, South Africa, legendary guitarist Ray Phiri founded popular soul band The Cannibals in Johannesburg in 1972. When that group folded, he went on to launch Stimela, a hugely successful mbaquanga/fusion outfit which released several platinum-selling albums and appeared on Paul Simon's "Graceland" album and subsequent tours.
Other than producing, playing, arranging and fronting Stimela as well as other artists, he also continued to work with Paul Simon and even managed to fall foul of the SABC's censorship politics of the time.
Mr. Phiri is currently also chairperson of the Mpumalanga Arts Council.
Other than producing, playing, arranging and fronting Stimela as well as other artists, he also continued to work with Paul Simon and even managed to fall foul of the SABC's censorship politics of the time.
Mr. Phiri is currently also chairperson of the Mpumalanga Arts Council.
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| Graceland (Album) ◄ (7 versions) | Warner Bros. Records | 1986 | ||
| Strange Angels (LP) | Warner Bros. Records | 1987 | ||
| Speaking Of Dreams (CD, Album) | Rambler Gambler/Whispe... | Gold Castle Records | 1989 | |
| The Rhythm Of The Saints (Album) ◄ (8 versions) | She Moves On | Warner Bros. Records ... | 1990 | |
| Paul Simon's Concert In The Park (2xLP) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 1991 | ||
| Across The Borderline (CD, Album) | Graceland | Columbia | 1993 | |
| The Unplugged Collection: Volume One (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) | Graceland | Warner Bros. Records ... | 1994 | |
| Wakafrika (Album) ◄ (2 versions) | Lady | Fnac Music ... | 1994 | |
| The Paul Simon Anthology (2xCD, Comp) | You Can Call Me Al, Sh... | Warner Bros. Records | 1999 | |
| Talk Normal : The Laurie Anderson Anthology (2xCD) | My Eyes | Rhino Entertainment Company | 2000 | |
| Nations Uprising (CD, Album) | Zwakala Emzanzi | Gallo Record Company | 2005 | |