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South African band

This article is about the South African band. For Hugh Masekela's 1994 album, see Stimela (album).

Stimela, is a South African band which emerged as an afrofusion ensemble in the 1980s under the leadership of guitarist Ray Phiri best known for his collaboration on Paul Simon's Graceland and The Rhythm of the Saints, albums.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Early years

Stimela originated from a soul band called The Cannibals.

Established by Phiri in the 1970s, the band attained a series of successful singles in South Africa.

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In the early 1980s, Phiri and former members of The Cannibals came together to form Stimela (meaning "steam train"). Ray Phiri assumed leadership of the band,as a guitarist, handling songwriting and frequently taking on lead vocals.

Joy White was the band's initial vocalist.^[8][7]

Subsequently, the band underwent expansion with the