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Ringo Madlingozi -
Vocal, Instrumental and Solo Musician
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Johannesburg
Cape Town born vocalist Ringo Madlingozi is
currently emerging as one of South Africa’s
strongest new live performing acts. Ringo however,
is no newcomer to the music scene, and has
persevered through a succession of bands, and
session work which has had him recording with
artists as diverse as Hugh Masekela, Simply Red,
Teddy Pendergrass (The Power of One) and Caiphus
Semenya, as well as for the movie The Lion King. |
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Ringo Madlingozi
He
sings about healing…LOVE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS &
FORGIVENESS
Born in Cape Town in 1964, Sindile "Ringo" spent his
childhood and school days in Gugulethu township, but
finished high school in Umtata
Sindile Madlingozi is a gifted vocalist, drummer,
percussionist and guitarist. He is also a
multi-talented songwriter, producer and arranger of
brilliant music that can be defined in two decades.
Ringo was musically active from a young age, and
while at school, led an acapella group which
performed at community and youth functions. He later
became vocalist for the group "Ikwezi", but it was
to be as frontman for the band "Peto", that his
unique vocal talents were first recognised
nationally.
Peto won the national "Shell Road to Fame" talent
competition in 1986, and this brought the band - and
Ringo - national exposure, with television profile,
touring engagements, and the role of support act for
the King’s Trust" concert in Swaziland which was
headlined by Eric Clapton. |
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Ringo Madlingozi
Ringo’s first album, Vukani ("Wake Up!") was
released in 1996, during which year he also served
as a support act when Papa Wemba toured South Africa
as part of the Re-Connection Programme.
His second album, Sondelani ("Get Closer") was
released late in 1997, and with its themes of
reconciliation and national unity, carried a strong
message for South African people. The album achieved
Double Platinum status in sales, awards, and major
airplay. This has ensured that Ringo has remained a
sought after act on the performing circuit in South
Africa. |
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Ringo Madlingozi
He says: “I want to tell young people that despite
their trying backgrounds, they can rise above any
circumstances and make something out of their
lives.” |
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Vocal, Instrumental and Solo Musician
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