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Louis Mhlanga is a legendary African guitarist, a world-renowned multi-lingual singer/ songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and ethnomusicologist. He has performed globally, unfailingly moving and impressing audiences from all cultures and walks of life with an accomplished and intuitive expression of his instrument. Considered a “legend” in the musical fraternity, ‘an artists'; artist’, his distinctive and resonant style of ‘picking and plucking’ is mimicked by young and seasoned guitarists alike. Born in South Africa but raised in Zimbabwe, Mhlanga’s complex and singular technique arises out of a varied landscape of sound. His travels have taken him from southern Africa to London to Nigeria and beyond. His music embodies the evolution of guitar in Africa and abroad from the 60’s to the present day. Louis has absorbed a multitude of influences as he has travelled the world and forged his unique sound. The guitarists’ ability to reproduce the melodic effects of traditional African and other instruments on guitar make for an absorbing listening experience. His intimate knowledge of the body of the guitar with reference to reverberation and resonance as a physical exercise is spellbinding to watch.
His warmth and humility along with his musical style embodies the voice of the African continent.