"A leading figure on South Africa's jazz scene since the mid-'60s, Winston Mankunku (born Winston Ngozi) is one of the few musicians to remain in his homeland rather than emigrating to England or the United States. As such, he had to overcome many obstacles during during the era of apartheid. In an attempt to mask his racial identity, he often performed behind a curtain. Credited as the first musician to combine boeremusiek and mbaqanga, Mankunku has continued to garner acclaim for his soulful playing. Mankunku's comeback album, Jika, was released in 1986. Recorded in Cape Town and London, the album features Mike Perry, a pianist that Mankunku had worked with since the early '80s, and South African session players Bheki Mseleku, Russell Herman, and Lucky Ranku. Initially released on Nkomo, a label Mankunku owned with Perry, the album was subsequently released as Crossroads in Australia, the United States and Germany." (Allmusic)
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