South African singer and guitarist Vusi Mahlasela grew up in a small township during apartheid. He talks about that, his turbulent teen years, and his time as a member of the outlawed African National ...

I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR news. We are continuing with our look at the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the South African leader died yesterday at 95 years old. Coming up, ...

The South African icon's latest release is a live concert recording of his most powerful songs, which capture the spirit of his country's rise... Two Decades On, Vusi Mahlasela Still Sings 'To The ...

Vusi Mahlasela was 11 years old when South African police responded with violence to a peaceful march in Soweto by students who were protesting the use of the Afrikaans language in local schools.The ...

Vusi Mahlasela’s musical message of optimism continues to spread around the world. The iconic South African folk singer has been a celebrated hero in his native country since his young days as a ...

Vusi Mahlasela is the best musician you've never heard.And if it's not for his ability to glide effortlessly across octaves, then his worldly status is certainly derived from the way his pure and ...