Freshlyground

Freshlyground (German freshly ground) is a South African band that was founded in 2002 in Cape Town. The band members come from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Their music contains elements of African music such as Kwela, Blues, Jazz and Independent. Lead singer is Zolani Mahola.

2010 steered the group along with Shakira at the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2010 Waka Waka ( This Time for Africa ). This is a version of the song Zangalewa of the Cameroonian band Golden Sounds, which was published in 1986.

Band Members

  • Zolani Mahola - lead vocals
  • Simon Attwell - flute, mbira, harmonica
  • Peter Cohen - Drums
  • Kyla Rose Smith - violin, vocals
  • Julio " Gugs " Sigauque - Guitar
  • Josh Hawks - bass, vocals
  • Aron Turest - Swartz - keyboards, drums, vocals

Discography

  • 2003: Jika Jika
  • 2004: Nomvula
  • 2007: Ma ' Cheri
  • 2010: Waka Waka ( This Time for Africa ) ( Shakira featuring Freshlyground )
  • 2010: Radio Africa
  • 2011: Hits ( compilation of eleven titles from Jika Jika, Nomvula, Ma ' Cheri, Radio Africa )
  • 2012: Take Me to the Dance
  • 2013: African Cream
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