- Born
- 1921
Queenstown - Died
- 4 March 1968
Lusaka - Country
- South Africa
Biography
Todd Matshikiza was a jazz musician who played piano. Todd Matshikiza was born in 1921 in Queenstown and died on 4 March 1968 in Lusaka. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Order of Ikhamanga in Gold (2026).
Todd Tozama Matshikiza (7 March 1921 – 4 March 1968) was a South African jazz pianist, composer and journalist. As a journalist, he was a contributor to the innovative South African magazine Drum, in which he wrote in a unique style that came to be known as "Matshikese". He is also known for his book "Chocolates for my Wife", an autobiographical account of his experiences in South Africa and England. As a musician, Matshikiza is celebrated for composing the score of the jazz musical King Kong, as well as numerous choral works in South African traditional style, notably "Hamba Kahle". His legacy was celebrated as a Google Doodle on 25 September 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Todd Matshikiza play?
Todd Matshikiza is known for playing piano.
When and where was Todd Matshikiza born?
Todd Matshikiza was born 1921 in Queenstown.
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