By Patience Bambalele
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA — Legendary composer, arranger, conductor and teacher Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo is due to be honoured for his immense contribution to choral music. Khumalo, who turns 80 on June 20, is regarded as a genius in choral music circles.
He is also a professor emeritus of African languages. The professor is renowned for producing what are regarded as the first African opera pieces – uShaka and Princess Magogo.
Khumalo has not only made choral music his life, but has also ensured that all the brilliant – living and dead – composers receive recognition. Together with another top choral music icon, Richard Cock, Khumalo led the popular Sowetan Massed Choir Festivals for many years.
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