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Stimela is a legendary South african band that was formed by guitarist Ray Phiri in 1981 with Nana Coyote, Isaac Mtshali, Lloyd Lelosa, Jabu Sibumbe, and Charles Ndlovu.

Stimela means “Steam Engine / Locomotive”

They made platinum-winning albums like “Fire, Passion and Ecstacy”, “Look, Listen and Decide” as well as the controversial “People Don’t Talk So Let’s Talk”.

One of their most memorable tracks “Whispers in the Deep” was restricted for broadcast by the old South African Broadcasting Corporation.

Ray Phiri collaborated with Paul Simon on his “Graceland” and “Rhythm of the Saints” albums.
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