I had the incredible honour of meeting Ray back in ‘92 and getting to know him a little across 48 hours. He and his wife wandered into the independent record shop I ran and we began chatting. I had no idea who he was. He mentioned he was playing a gig later that night and would I like to come and hear him play? I asked which venue he was playing at, expecting a pub or small club - he said it was the NEC, Birmingham with Paul Simon! My jaw dropped 😂. I obviously went (with a mate who also loved Paul Simon’s music) and after the gig we met Steve Gadd, Michael Brecker, Richard Tee and Paul Simon. Ray wasn’t around (I think he preferred to be private), but the next day I took a cassette for Richard Tee to the hotel they were all staying at and Ray was there. I can recall what he said to me like it was yesterday - “I will never forget you.” Sadly, that was the last time I saw Ray, but meeting him and discovering his own music (he gave me a Stimela album which I treasure) was a magical experience and I thank you, Ray, with all of my heart. ❤
Vividly remember how old I old I was when the GREAT MAESTRO & THE BAND released those LPs, nothing will ever measure up to you STIMELA. You will always live on for generations to come. Love Love Love
Zuluboys... This music... This music! Jerrrrr man. It brings the tears, not tears of sorrow, no, not at all. Tears that are brought about by the way this music was blended, the voices that accompany the sound of the drum and bass... LONG LIVE NANA COYOTE..... Thanks Zuluboys.
This is one of my favorites from Stimela. I thank my late dad for introducing me to this. Even on repeat, I don't get bored. It always feel like a new release.
I'm dreaming of Stimela playing at Market Theatre again and asking the same question to the same people about the same song, "Please come and give us your blueprint for a new South Africa." Those extra 20 minutes or so were a fantastic example of live music serving the interests of participatory democracy.
I salute you MAESTRO may your soul rest in peace when i was a little girl on Saturday at home when cleaning we will play this group and i will be the one dancing more than others your music is new everyday in my ears and it brings joy and peace to the soul THANK YOU MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rest in peace Ray when my dad Lewis Dube used to play these I did not love your music but now I realise the maestro in your music been playing your music the past week and was reluctant to even anticipate your passing away
Ray Phiri was an amazing singer and composer. I learned about him later. and it was hard to find his music. He died too soon. RIP, Mr. Phiri. Does any have "Sharp as a Razor"?
I saw this masestro in Harare during the Graceland show in 87-88 , fantasttic lyrist and guitarist, he is Stimela. " Chikapa" as he is affectionately know will live forever.
I had the incredible honour of meeting Ray back in ‘92 and getting to know him a little across 48 hours. He and his wife wandered into the independent record shop I ran and we began chatting. I had no idea who he was. He mentioned he was playing a gig later that night and would I like to come and hear him play? I asked which venue he was playing at, expecting a pub or small club - he said it was the NEC, Birmingham with Paul Simon! My jaw dropped 😂. I obviously went (with a mate who also loved Paul Simon’s music) and after the gig we met Steve Gadd, Michael Brecker, Richard Tee and Paul Simon. Ray wasn’t around (I think he preferred to be private), but the next day I took a cassette for Richard Tee to the hotel they were all staying at and Ray was there. I can recall what he said to me like it was yesterday - “I will never forget you.” Sadly, that was the last time I saw Ray, but meeting him and discovering his own music (he gave me a Stimela album which I treasure) was a magical experience and I thank you, Ray, with all of my heart. ❤
Ray Phiri was one of the most underrated musicians .
Trust me🤞🏿
Vividly remember how old I old I was when the GREAT MAESTRO & THE BAND released those LPs, nothing will ever measure up to you STIMELA. You will always live on for generations to come. Love Love Love
The Golden era of South African music..True legends of our time
Ray Chikapa Phiri and Stimela, gone but your music will live for generations to come
my son is 6 and already appreciates yo music . Keep it up Ray
we once had good music, RIP Bra Ray, you paid your dues.
Zuluboys... This music... This music! Jerrrrr man. It brings the tears, not tears of sorrow, no, not at all. Tears that are brought about by the way this music was blended, the voices that accompany the sound of the drum and bass... LONG LIVE NANA COYOTE..... Thanks Zuluboys.
The man's voice is a true gift
This is one of my favorites from Stimela. I thank my late dad for introducing me to this. Even on repeat, I don't get bored. It always feel like a new release.
Marubini Mutavhatsindi you can say that again. I feel u dude
@@tmgeza Gaza strip is that u
I'm dreaming of Stimela playing at Market Theatre again and asking the same question to the same people about the same song, "Please come and give us your blueprint for a new South Africa." Those extra 20 minutes or so were a fantastic example of live music serving the interests of participatory democracy.
Yazi ubaba Phiri will live forever in our hearts.You listen to their kind music you just have HOPE again in this life.
Memories of my uncle each time I listen to this legend instantly flashes through my mind 😭😭😭. Rest in peace Nkhosie
Our legends which left legazy of quality music with unforgettable rithms and remain our heroes
I've always enjoyed this song, salute to the late Ray Phiri.
Oh man! True legends...reminds of family gatherings and growing up..now that I'm older I get it..
I salute you MAESTRO may your soul rest in peace when i was a little girl on Saturday at home when cleaning we will play this group and i will be the one dancing more than others your music is new everyday in my ears and it brings joy and peace to the soul THANK YOU MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That haunting bassline intro! And these are song composed in the late 70's and early 80's!
Ray Phiri and Stimela has always been my favorative. Poetic, Phylosophical and Entertaining at the same time. Thanks a lot Zuluboys for this upload.
They played at Eyethu around 86/7. It was magical. Long live.
rest in peace Ray when my dad Lewis Dube used to play these I
did not love your music but now I realise the maestro in your music been playing your music the past week and was reluctant to even anticipate your passing away
If it wasn't for your uploads, I would not know Stimela existed. Thank you sooo much for introducing me to "real music"!
RIP to both legends nana cayotte and ofcourse Ray
One of my favorite piece, rest in peace my brother
Tears on me
The switch from the song to Jesu what what is music intelligence
we missing you bro Ray and stimela band
These kind of jams bring good memories....#SaluteStimela
Such prodigious talents. They left us with beautiful gifts. Ngiyabonga kakhulu.
Ray Phiri!!!! R.I.P. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Forever in our hearts 💜rip Ray Phiri
These are some of my best memories 🔥🔥♥️🙏
long live the peoples band nd thank u very much 4daa music.hav bin listin to stimela since 1983 till no nd f eva nd eva
He use to play a mean guitar, what a story teller and a dancer
Don't even mention the dancer in him🖐🏿
The highland Drifter definitely shooting stars are writing your name. RIP
Love Stimela, is great band ... RIP in peace Chikapa
2021 stimela biggest band to ever come in SA
2018 still listening Omg the voice
Africa has got soul, say loud , I am black and proud.
A singer without a good band... A good band without a singer. Stimela they are together Great. I think.
mixed Malawian and south African blood from Nelspruit in Mpumalanga 'Ray Phiri' . you did make your mark of pure African child.
Zahamba insizwa kwasala izibongo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Zuluboys ,thanks a lot my man for posting this and may the spirit of Nana be cherished forever
RIP my Highland drifter
I always remember him
Stimela is my band,,,,times goes by
This one used to make me want to go and go and just go,,,,,,,,,,,
Yazi this just does something to my soul..its comforting and soothing..@zuluboys enkosi
inlove with this song RIP MR CHIKAPA
Old song is beautiful by me Ronnie Motloutsi from tzaneen near lenyenye it's was legendary.
Rest in musical peace Chikapa
Rest In Peace Ray Phiri
Beautiful, honey to the eardrums. Help please with the original version (not live). Can't get it. Beautiful memories
😅 Father of African Jazz ❤
I so miss home now!
home is where the heart is man this will keep u going you do what you have to man
miss Ray
Ray Phiri was an amazing singer and composer. I learned about him later. and it was hard to find his music. He died too soon. RIP, Mr. Phiri. Does any have "Sharp as a Razor"?
khem127
Check out for a CD called Trouble in the land of plenty.
2021 still!...
ray eish m pained hey yu wer a gem
I am off to the next Ray Phiri concert I see...
RIP Ta Ray Chikapa Phiri
My Stimela best track
ulale uphumule baba uRay, uyibekile induku ebandla
RIP RAY
Mzukulu
The lady at the centre makes me keep going back to 3:35
R.I.P. 'The wild dog' Nana Moloi...
life is a maze
I m the highland drifter
lala qhawe
What is that song at 4:25?
It's just a hymn used as an interlude. "UJeso bambhethelela..."
Thanks. Any idea where I can find the full hymn? It is beautiful
It was composed by Ray Moliehi.
Chikapa
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Troubadour
Ray Phiri didn't give Nana a chance to sing too he sang all the songs...nana had a powerful voice better than him
I saw this masestro in Harare during the Graceland show in 87-88 , fantasttic lyrist and guitarist, he is Stimela. " Chikapa" as he is affectionately know will live forever.
Rest In Peace Ray and Nana