Masauko
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Genre: Acoustic / Hip Hop / Soul
Location US
Profile Views: 60221
Last Login: 10/22/2011
Member Since 7/9/2005
Website Soon Come
Record Label Fresh music in South Africa /BMG***unsigned in USA
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Bio
.. .. ............MySpace Layouts..............MySpace Layouts............MySpace Codes............MySpace Backgrounds............ 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... -
Members
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. -
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I'm trying to figure my spirit out with these songs I write!
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- Nymira Bruce1 year ago
Thank you for the friendship
- Juanita Craft1 year ago
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE ADD & YOUR TIME
I am Juanita Craft - Naeem Oba1 year ago
Peace.
- godPawn (Revolutionary)1 year ago
Nice stuff!
have you checked out Capacity Productions yet?
You should! -I got the banner on my page, see for yourself how they can help! - DuEwa2 years ago
Great set last night Masauko! Thanks for rockin with us!
- Tivah ॐ Niyah2 years ago
Namaste! Blessings for your musique! one perfect love, Tivah - YaNcHa_TUNE2 years ago
Thank you for the ADD！！
I’m very glad to meet you through music！！！ - Relax In Panic2 years ago
I love your music.
Such amazing songs.
Relax In Panic - Musicprofessor12 years ago
Hello Masauko thank you for being a positive force in this world.
Music is one of the few things left that still has the power to bring
people from different cultures together in harmony.
Always feel free to contact me. HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Darryl - Sharon Musgrave2 years ago
I planned to send New Years Greetings with this add
Instead I send it with a prayer for all the victims of Haiti
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