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Winnie Khumalo
12+ albums
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As Winnie Khumalo grew up she developed a strong and beautiful singing voice. At 15, when she started singing, her natural talent launched her singing career. The independent and spirited Khumalo released her debut album, Hey Laiti, in 1988. While she was given recognition by the industry for her impressive vocal abilities, she also had to endure some criticism from people who said she copied Brenda Fassie, with whom she was working. Few people really know who Khumalo is. That is because for many years she lived in the shadow of the legendary Fassie, for whom she was a backing vocalist. She also doubled up as a filler whenever the pop icon was not able to make it on stage. Khumalo does not mind in the least if she is compared to Fassie. “I learnt more about music while I was with Brenda Fassie than I learnt anywhere else. “She was my mentor and role model,” Khumalo says. Khumalo pays tribute to Fassie on her album Happy Day, which she released last year. In a song titled Ngikujongile, Khumalo appeals to people to stop fighting over Fassie’s estate and royalties. “Whenever someone dies people fight over the deceased’s belongings instead of mourning. We should be ashamed of ourselves,” Khumalo complains. On Happy Day, her voice is full and powerful. She sings with that alluring purr that gives a hint of everything she’s got. After taking a long break from the music industry, she joined Kalawa Jazmee Records five years ago. The album opens with a house tune titled Dr
