Shiyani Ngcobo
Shiyani Ngcobo  | |
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| Born | 1953 Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  | 
| Died | 2011 Durban, South Africa  | 
| Genres | Maskandi | 
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter | 
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals | 
| Years active | 1989–2011 | 
| Labels | World 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.