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Louis Mhlanga
Louis Mhlanga is a Zimbabwean artist based in South Africa, an award-winning guitarist and producer. Mhlanga taught himself to play the guitar at a young age and is considered one of the best Southern African guitarists. Mhlanga's career began in the 1970s. Fronting many bands in Zimbabwe, he mixed American and Zimbabwean influences into his music. Mhlanga became renowned for his guitar skills, and worked with Zimbabwean acts such as Shaka, Talking Drum, Ilanga, Mudzimu, and Oliver Mtukudzi. Louis eventually headed to South Africa to pursue different musical opportunities, leading to collaborations with renowned South African artists such as Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri, Sipho Mabuse, Mlunhgisi Gegane, and Busi Mhlongo. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Distant Lover
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Calypso
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International Rhumba
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Hona Ka
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Take Me
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Albums

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The Calm Within

2025
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Tiri Vaviri

2008
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Shamwari

2001
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Sweet Sounds

2025
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World Traveller

2005
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Song for Nomsa

1998
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Louis Mhlanga Live at New Bassline '06 an African Guitar Journey

2024
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Keeping The Dream

2004
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Shamwari: Louis Mhlanga Live at Bassline '02

2024
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Tinganekwane

2004

Singles & EPs

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I Love Afrika (feat. Andy Narell)

Single • 2025

Videos

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Live performances

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Playlists by Louis Mhlanga

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Louis Mhlanga: Shamwari

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 7.5K views
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Louis Mhlanga: World Traveler

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 887 views
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Louis Mhlanga: Musik Ye Afrika - United We Stand

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 610 views
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Louis Mhlanga: Zimbabwe Solo Guitar Classics

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 1.4K views
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Shamwari: Louis Mhlanga Live At Baseline '02

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 870 views
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Louis Mhlanga: Song For Nomsa

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 546 views
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Louis Mhlanga: Regis Gizavo, David Mirandon - Stories

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 1K views
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Louis Mhlanga: Musik Ye Afrika

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 687 views
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Louis Mhlanga: Tinganekwane/Stories

Playlist • Louis Mhlanga • 1K views