Allen Kwela

Full name	Allen Kwela
Country	South Africa

Allen Kwela was a legendary South African guitarist and true pioneer of the electric guitar who helped popularize the upbeat kwela genre in the 1950s alongside greats like Spokes Mashiyane. Known for his effortless blend of township rhythms and sophisticated jazz, his timeless melodic style laid the groundwork for generations of future Southern African musicians before he passed away in 2003. Want to share more about Allen Kwela? Send your insights and stories to marketing@jabulaniradio.com

Top Tracks

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Seven Days Ago

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Black Beauty

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Mild Storm

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Qaphela

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Willow Vale

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Kwa Mashu

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Quaphela

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Tranquility

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Turnaround

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Poinciana

Top Albums

Black Beauty

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The Broken Strings Of

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Rough Guide to South African Jazz

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