Dr Thomas Hasani “Shinyori” Chauke is a South African Xitsonga musician. Chauke was granted an honorary doctorate in African languages for the role his music has played in the development of the Xitsonga language.
Thomas Chauke
How many kids did Thomas Chauke have?
23 children
While there he met his uncle, who was into mbaqanga music and played the Tsonga guitar, which he taught Chauke how to play. Chauke traveled back home in 1978 and fixed radio sets. He was already married with a child. Chauke had five wives, 23 children and 12 grandchildren.
Who is Thomas Chauke first wife?
Joyce
He married his first wife, Joyce, in 1975 and moved with her to Johannesburg to try to find work. “I fixed swimming pools and tennis courts until I fell ill and needed to go back to Limpopo,” he says.
How many albums does Dr Thomas Chauke have?
With a career that spans over three decades, Dr. Thomas Chauke has manged to release over 34 albums.
How many awards does Dr Thomas Chauke have?
South African Music Awards (SAMA) – he has won 16 total awards, and one of the few times he lost was to his son, Thembe Chauke.
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