New Blk Sonshine album in 2023!

From Masauko website

Masauko has been recording in 2022, with plans for various releases in 2023. The big news is that he has been in the studio with Neo Muyanga and there is plans for a new Blk Sonshine album release next year. In early October, Masauko met up with Neo in Brooklyn, New York for recording sessions. As a producer, in 2022 Masauko has been working with South African hip hop legend Snazz D. and South African singer-songwriter Yolanda Zama, whose style continues in the tradition of Miriam Makeba.

Masauko and Neo of Blk Sonshine recording in Brooklyn, October 2022. Photo by Hasan Bakr (from Masauko website)

Africa Calling by Masauko

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“SANGWENI” DAUGHTERS OF MAKEBA

This song is called “Sangweni.” It was written by Yolanda Zama with Masauko Chipembere. It is inspired by the kwela/ marabi style from South Africa. The sound made popular by Miriam Makeba and Dorothy Masuka. – Manawanga

Masauko Chipembere rocks Mibawa

Catherine Chipembere, wife to late Masauko Henry, on Saturday night proved age is nothing but a number when she took to the floor at Mibawa Café in Blantyre dancing to her son, Masauko’s song, ‘Old Shackles.’

Braving the cold and rainy weather, she joined an impressive audience to sample music vibes from Masauko.

“This is really nice, I want you to join me in this song. It’s good to be back home and perform and I am happy my mother is dancing as well,” said the dreadlocked Masauko.

He told the audience ‘Old Shackles’ was composed through his late father’s words “freedom is meaningless unless people can see change.” – Sam Banda jnr

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US Embassy in Malawi hosts Masauko Chipembere

US Embassy hosts Masauko Chipembere

The American Embassy in Malawi will next week play host to American-born Malawian musician Masauko Chipembere.

Spokesperson of the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section Benjamin Canavan said that the musician, who jetted into the country on Tuesday, will interact with local musicians, arts organisers, students and the public.

Masauko, the last child of legendary Malawian politician Henry Masauko Chipembere, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California while his parents were in exile from Malawi. His music is a bridge between his African past and his American present.

– Jack McBrams

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