{"title":"Stimela","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zulu word for \"locomotive\", Stimela formed from the ashes of guitarist\/leader Ray Phiri's previous band, The Cannibals, in 1981 and soon became little short of an institution in their home country of South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Ray Phiri on vocals and guitars, Nana Coyote on vocals (1955 - Jul. 5, 2010), Isaac Mtshali on drums, Jabu Sibumbe on bass, Thabelo Kgomo on keyboards, and Lloyd Lelosa on keyboards\/piano; Stimela created a unique sound that captivated audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Ray Phiri passed away in South Africa in July 2017, his legacy lives on through the music he created with Stimela. Their influential presence has left an indelible mark in the music industry both locally and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rewind","title":"Rewind","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was originally released only in South Africa on Gallo \/ CBS Records, although a 12\" featuring the track \"\u003cem\u003eI Hate Telling A Lie\u003c\/em\u003e\" was previously released on Plum Records in 1983. It has now become a sought-after item due to its addictive and original-sounding Balearic disco \/ cosmic boogie-esque nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimela\u003c\/strong\u003e were a popular and successful Mbaquanga \/ fusion outfit led by the guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and arranger \u003cstrong\u003eRay Phiri\u003c\/strong\u003e; who was previously a member of the legendary band The Cannibals. 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The story of ‘The Cannibals’ ends when Radebe died in 1978 but the ‘Stimela’ story was only just beginning.\n\nIn 1979, after a life-changing experience in Mozambique (where they were stranded for three months) the band members had to sell all their belongings to take a train home. This trip was a watershed moment as it was here where they conceived the new name for the band: The Zulu word for “locomotive-train” Stimela.\nStimela would soon become little short of an institution in their home country of South Africa. With soulful tunes and gripping lyrics, the band has recorded platinum-winning albums such as Fire, Passion and Ecstasy, Shadows, Fear and Pain \u0026amp; Look Listen and Decide. In addition to recording their own material, the group supplied instrumental accompaniment on albums by a lengthy list of legendary artists. Stimela would go on to gain global fame after being featured on Paul Simon’s iconic 1986 ‘Graceland’ album and the mega tour that followed.\n\nRay Phiri would enter into many successful collaborations with major acts and artists such as Harari, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson and Manu Dibango. In 2017 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and died at the age of 70. Phiri has received many awards in recognition for his contribution in the music industry, one of these is the Order of Ikhamanga awarded to him by the South African president. 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