Sipho Mchunu is a South African guitarist, percussionist, and singer born in
1951 in Kranskop, South Africa. His musical career began after a meeting with
Johnny Clegg in Johannesburg in 1969, which led to the formation of the duo
Juluka. The group blended Western music with traditional Zulu styles, reflecting
the friendship between the white and black musicians during Apartheid. His
compositions contributed to the global recognition of Zulu music. In 1979, the
duo released the album Universal Men under the name Juluka, and continued to
perform together until his retirement from ...