Maqhinga Radebe started his career in the mid 80's.
In 1994 he won the audition for the Multi- Grammy award winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo leader, they were looking for the best Maskandi guitar player to accompany his group in a play that he had written with Eric Simonson, an American director. He got the part and it first opened in Chicago Steppenwolf Theater in 1995 and closed in Boston Massachusets in 1998.
On his return to South Africa, Maqhinga formed Shabalala Rhythm with Sibongiseni and Thamsanqa Shabalala whom he had met in Nomathemba (the play). In Shabalala Rhythm Maqhinga plays his Maskandi guitar, sings as well as writes some of the songs. He has recorded 5 albums with Shabalala Rhythm.
In 2004 he recorded his first solo Album called Ematekisini which excellent reviews from South African media and is featured on the top 20 of the most played songs in the radio.
In July 2005 the Maqhinga was invited to perform in England with a Poet from Zimbabwe Albert Nyathi because of his skills in playing Maskandi guitar Albert Nyathi always features Maqhinga Radebe when he has tours in the UK.
He has been invited to perform at the celebration for South African President, Jacob Zuma, at his home Enkandla.
Maqhinga's albums have sold in excess of 100 000 copies.
CD Tracklisting:
1. Vula La
2. X-Yami
3. Kuningi
4. Ziyenzeka
5. Njengenqama (ft. Mbuzeni Mkhize Bheka Mtshali)
6. Ubala Lolo (ft. Sandy B)
7. Uyamshiya
8. Yamqoma (ft. Qadasi)
9. Ukuze Uythole
10. Hlanganani
11. Amadabudabu
12. Usubuyile
What's in the box
1 x CD
