Ray Phiri: Biography, Facts and Career
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Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri (23 March 1947 – 12 July 2017) was a South African jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician born in Mpumalanga to Thabethe Phiri, a Malawian immigrant worker, and South African guitarist nicknamed "Just Now" Phiri. He was a founding member of the Cannibals in the 1970s. When the Cannibals disbanded Ray founded Stimela, with whom he conceived gold and platinum-selling albums like Fire, Passion and Ecstacy (1984), Look, Listen and Decide (1986). He collaborated with Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Simon's Graceland (1986) album.
Quick facts about Ray Phiri
- Full name: Ray Phiri
- Born: 1947-03-23
- Nationality: South Africa
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q916743
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Who is Ray Phiri?
Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri (23 March 1947 – 12 July 2017) was a South African jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician born in Mpumalanga to Thabethe Phiri, a Malawian immigrant worker, and South African guitarist nicknamed "Just Now" Phiri.
What nationality is Ray Phiri?
Ray Phiri is South Africa.
When was Ray Phiri born?
Ray Phiri was born on 1947-03-23.
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