Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted May 4, 2004 Scouting through the internet news pages, I keep coming up with storys about a 'pop diva' called Brenda Fassie. However, I can't seem to find any news about her outside of African (mainly South African) web sites. So, out of interest I am posting this topic just to see if anyone else has actually heard of her - perhaps I'm getting old and she is the best thing since the Spice Girls? Anyway, famous or not, she doesn't look like she is going to be singing any more! http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/...1521329,00.html DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted May 4, 2004 Never heard of her, and being a recent subscriber of Froots magazine I would have expected to if she was THAT famous......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted May 5, 2004 I've never heard of her. Not even on Radio 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest God Posted May 10, 2004 Mortals, She was famous throughout the area you call Africa. However, it is too late now. I have taken the Black Madonna. Use the thread to stitch this one closed. You can't be wise after the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted May 10, 2004 God is quite right (well, he would be, wouldn't he) Brenda has gone to meet her maker. Brenda Fassie Death Report DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted May 11, 2004 We may have been doing her a disservice - she's famous enough to be the lead obituary in The Guardian today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jane Posted May 13, 2004 I know who Brenda Fassie is, and I was very sad to hear of her death. For anyone who has visited or lived in Africa, Brenda was one of the most heard singers on the airwaves, and she was one of the few African singers who was loved not just within her country, but across the country. I heard her music for the first time while travelling in Rwanda on a minibus, and she truly does have an unmistakeable "golden" voice, and the energy that comes across in her music is unrivalled. I listened to many of her albums while living in Africa, and I still do--it's some of the most accessbile African music out there. It's too bad that a success story such as hers was ended so soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Halo Forsyth Posted May 13, 2004 Jane .. you don't get anything for a pair love, not in this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted May 14, 2004 We asked 100 people who Brenda Fassie was... [fx noise]... 4..., you were right to go lower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted May 16, 2004 Now now. Just as we seem to have a Northern Hemisphere bias, it appears we have a Occidental bias too. Unless Ms. Fassie was only famous in southern Africa, in which can we have both at the same time. Do we have any famous Africans on the list ? Is Mandela (Nelson or Winnie) due to up sticks soon ? Or what about South American ? Maybe we should scour the world for non-famous famous people. I think we can safely ignore Antarctica, unless someone thaws out Oates (I'm just going outside and may be some time ... No kidding mate) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest D. E. Athkins Posted May 19, 2004 I know who Brenda Fassie is, and I was very sad to hear of her death. For anyone who has visited or lived in Africa, Brenda was one of the most heard singers on the airwaves, and she was one of the few African singers who was loved not just within her country, but across the country. I heard her music for the first time while travelling in Rwanda on a minibus, and she truly does have an unmistakeable "golden" voice, and the energy that comes across in her music is unrivalled. I listened to many of her albums while living in Africa, and I still do--it's some of the most accessbile African music out there. It's too bad that a success story such as hers was ended so soon. She sounds a hell of a lot better six feet under! Her music isn't quite as accessible now... unless you've got a spare spade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 26, 2004 Sad that she has died. I lived in Africa at one point and its true she was the Madonna of Africa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 26, 2004 Her Last Albu[MALI], so full of energy 01 ponci Ponci (Ponjie Ponjie) 05:21 02 Mali 05:07 03 Ntsware-Ndibambe 05:55 04 Ngwanona 05:00 05 Undikolota Malini 04:45 06 Siyobonana 04:44 07 My Baby 06:14 08 Ngizilahlela Kuwe 05:30 09 Ponci Ponci (Guitar Man Mix) 05:01 10 Ngwanona (Dub Mix) 04:32 11 Ponci Ponci Pinda (Club Mix) 05:20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted August 26, 2004 01 ponci Ponci (Ponjie Ponjie) 05:21 02 Mali 05:07 03 Ntsware-Ndibambe 05:55 04 Ngwanona 05:00 05 Undikolota Malini 04:45 06 Siyobonana 04:44 07 My Baby 06:14 08 Ngizilahlela Kuwe 05:30 09 Ponci Ponci (Guitar Man Mix) 05:01 10 Ngwanona (Dub Mix) 04:32 11 Ponci Ponci Pinda (Club Mix) 05:20 There's more ponci on that album than on your average Boy George record...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest anitasinclair1@yahoo.co.uk Posted December 17, 2004 i watched brenda fassie on bbc london not so long ago and wish to purchase the album on which she sings I am a true african woman can any supply me with the information i require of this remarkable woman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 17, 2004 Never heard of her either, but from the picture above of her greeting Mr.Mbeki at a Springboks rugby match, it would appear that she was a very energetic and unconventional lady. Bet nobody's ever greeted Tony B Liar in this fashion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 17, 2004 i watched brenda fassie on bbc london not so long ago and wish to purchase the album on which she sings I am a true african woman can any supply me with the information i require of this remarkable woman Here's a link to a website that has her music. Good luck South African music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest yeuks Posted March 31, 2005 brenda fassie was definitely the queen of vocals, she rocks. i miss her so much and i would really encourage you all to listen to her last album mali and her greatest hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest brenda fasie Posted March 31, 2005 best music i could use to throw up was great for the ""locals" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 4, 2006 Scouting through the internet news pages, I keep coming up with storys about a 'pop diva' called Brenda Fassie. However, I can't seem to find any news about her outside of African (mainly South African) web sites. So, out of interest I am posting this topic just to see if anyone else has actually heard of her - perhaps I'm getting old and she is the best thing since the Spice Girls? Anyway, famous or not, she doesn't look like she is going to be singing any more! http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/...1521329,00.html DWB Brenda is a legend and its a pity you know nothing about her, especilly her music. She was like the Billie Holiday of Africa. Its sad that we lost her through death. If i start telling you about her music, i guess i'll never stop. Do a google search on her and you'll be surprised as to how popular she was. Maybe you might not like her music but to us South Africans, she was the daughter of the soil who was one of the first artists who sang about South Africa having a black president....and we did have Nelson Mandela as our first President/ Brenda has done a lot of good for many people, despite her controversial character. She was a great person who took care of the needy and gave them hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted December 4, 2006 Scouting through the internet news pages, I keep coming up with storys about a 'pop diva' called Brenda Fassie. However, I can't seem to find any news about her outside of African (mainly South African) web sites. So, out of interest I am posting this topic just to see if anyone else has actually heard of her - perhaps I'm getting old and she is the best thing since the Spice Girls? Anyway, famous or not, she doesn't look like she is going to be singing any more! http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/...1521329,00.html DWB she was the daughter of the soil Jack Handy's already had some Deep Thoughts about her.... He was a cowboy, mister, and he loved the land. He loved it so much he made a woman out of dirt and married her. But when he kissed her, she disintegrated. Later, at the funeral, when the preacher said, "Dust to dust," some people laughed, and the cowboy shot them. At his hanging, he told the others, "I'll be waiting for you in heaven--with a gun." http://www.cco.net/~jpete/deepthou.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
