Stimela
Stimela, a South African band, emerged in the 1980s under guitarist Ray Phiri's
leadership. The group evolved from The Cannibals, a soul band established by
Phiri in the 1970s that had several successful singles. In the early 1980s,
Phiri and former members formed Stimela, with Phiri handling songwriting and
lead vocals. The band's name came from an event in Mozambique where they were
stranded for three months. Stimela achieved platinum status with albums like
Fire, Passion and Ecstasy (1984) and Listen, Look and Decide (1986). Their song
"Whispers in the Deep" faced broadcast re...
