Makgona Tsohle Band

The Makgona Tsohle Band was a South African instrumental band that is noted for creating the mbaqanga music style. The group was formed in 1964 at Mavuthela (the 'black music' division of Gallo Record Company), and became the Mavuthela house band. It garnered success by backing fellow Mavuthela-Gallo stars, Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens. It is often referred to as the South African equivalent to Motown's The Funk Brothers.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played much of the band's material during the late 80's and his friend, Andy Kershaw, played much of their songs on his radio programmes. The band were linked to the mbaqanga music style, which Peel often played on his shows.
==Shows Played==
;1985
*03 October 1985 (BFBS): And Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo: Emthonjeni Womculo (v/a album - The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto) Earthworks International EMW 5502
;1986
*12 February 1986 (& Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo): Amaqhawe Omgqashiyo (album - Amaqhawe Omgqashiyo) Gumba Gumba BL 448
*12 March 1986 (& Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo): Maye Maye (album - Amaqhawe Omgqashiyo) Gumba Gumba BL 448
;1987
*21 January 1987: Vula Bops (v/a LP - Thunder Before Dawn; The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Volume Two) Earthworks
*17 November 1987: Vula Bops (v/a LP - Thunder Before Dawn; The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Volume Two) Earthworks
*30 November 1987: Vula Bops (v/a LP - Thunder Before Dawn - The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Volume Two) Earthworks
;1988
*24 February 1988 (& Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo): Maye Maye (LP - Amaqhawe Omgqashiyo) Gumba Gumba 
*04 May 1988: Duba Duba (v/a LP - Great Moments Of Vinyl History) Special Delivery
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
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