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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.