Freshlyground is a South African Afro-fusion band from Cape Town.
The band’s music is a blend of traditional Mzansi music, indie rock, jazz, and blues.
Freshlyground rose to international fame after their performance with Shakira at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Simon Attwell, Julio “Gugs” Sigaque, Peter Cohen, Zolani Mahola, Josh Hawks, Kyla Rose Smith and Seredeal “Shaggy” Scheepers of Freshlyground perform on stage. Photo: Roberto RicciutiSource: Getty Images
Some of the founding members left for various reasons, and others joined.
Current members
Here is a look at the band’s current members.
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Former members
Here are the former Freshlyground members.
The album was titledJika Jikaand was one of the band’s most successful releases to date.
The band has dropped seven albums so far.
Peter Cohen, Josh Hawks, Simon Attwell, Zolani Mahola, Seredeal Scheepers, Kyla-Rose Smith, and Julio Sigauque of Freshlyground attend the Shared Interest 19th Annual Awards Gala. Photo: Donald BowersSource: Getty Images
Here is a quick look.
This was the band’s debut album.
Nomvulaby Freshlyground was released in late 2004 and was the band’s second studio album.
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The album had the incredibly popular trackDoo Be Doo.
The album consisted of 14 tracks, including a single bonus track.
It went on to become double platinum-certified in SouthAfrica.
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Freshlyground’sMa’Cheriwas released in September 2007.
The album had 15 tracks and one bonus track.
One of the most notable songs fromMa’CheriwasPot Belly.
South African singer Zolani Mahola performs with Afro-fusion band Freshlyground at the Apollo Theater & World Music Institute’s ‘Africa Now!’ concert in Harlem. Photo: Jack VartoogianSource: Getty Images
The band’s fourth studio album was released in mid-2010.
Some of the notable tracks on the album includePurchase Options, Chain Gang,andEverything.
The top Freshlyground songs
Here is a look at the band’s top tracks.
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This track was part of theNomvulaalbum.
It was recorded and produced by JB Arthur and Sibusiso Victor Masondo.
The track has more than 1.5 million views on YouTube.
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Freshlyground’sButtercuptrack was released in 2004 and was also part of the hugely successfulNomvulaalbum.
It has more than 1.8 million views on YouTube.
The South African Music Awards (SAMA) are the main awards of the Recording Industry of South Africa.
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The awards were established in 1995 and are held annually, usually in late April or May.
Here are the SAMAs that Freshlyground has won.
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Why did Zolani Mahola leave Freshlyground?
What happened to Freshlyground’s lead vocalist?
Musician Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground attends Shared Interest Benefit Gala at Gotham Hall on March 18, 2013, in New York, United States. Photo: Ben HiderSource: Getty Images
Zolani Mahola left the group after 17 years, citing personal growth reasons.
She felt the need to explore new challenges beyond the band.
Is Freshlyground still together?
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When was Doo Be Doo released by Freshlyground?
Freshlyground’sDoo Be Doowas released in 2004 as part of Freshlyground’sNomvulaalbum.
Who is the singer in Freshlyground?
Josh Hawks took up the lead vocalist role after Zolani Mahola’s departure in 2019.
Freshlyground is a remarkably successful South African band.
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