Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse (born November 2, 1951) is a legendary South African singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his major influence on township jive and pop music.
His classic song “Zanzibar” became one of his most loved recordings, originally featured on his breakthrough 1984 album Burn Out and later included in his catalog of celebrated releases. Created during his peak creative era alongside Richard Mitchell, the track showcases Mabuse’s infectious rhythms, memorable melodies, and signature musical style.
Sipho Mabuse achieved massive success with his hit “Burn Out” in 1984, selling over 500,000 copies, and went on to collaborate with African music legends including Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, and Ray Phiri.
Listen to “Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse – Zanzibar” below.
Audio Sipho Mabuse –Zanzibar Download Mp3
