Bafana

Bafana is releasing his first solo project as an artist. The album is produced by the eminent jazz artist Bugge Wesseltoft from Norway, and is released on Jazzland Records. Bafana is fusing traditional South African rhythms with contemporary and jazzy brass sounds His reputation for extraordinary vocal and musical skills has earned him opportunities to share both stage and studio with well renowned artists such as the late Busi Mhlongo, Baaba Maal, Salif Keita, Madala Kunene, Mutabaruka, Pops Mohamed. 

Bafana Nhlapo is one of the emerging talents on the African music scene. He presents a modern expression of music that is funky, vibrant and above all spiritual.  His music is limitless and free of boundaries, luring the attention of listeners from across the globe. Bridging the traditional wailing sounds of Southern Africa with contemporary music styles such as afro, funk, jazz and rock, combined with an energetic edge and presence on stage, Bafana will leave the listeners jaw-dropping and amazed.