Shiyani Ngcobo

Shiyani Ngcobo
Born1953
Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died2011
Durban, South Africa
GenresMaskandi
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, Vocals
Years active1989–2011
LabelsWorld Music Network

Shiyani Ngcobo was a Maskandi guitarist and teacher from South Africa. He toured Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom during the early 2000s in support of his album Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo becoming a major influence in taking Maskanda music to international audiences. In addition, he taught maskandi guitar at the School of Music of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He died near Durban on 18 February 2011.