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| alias = Uhuru | ||
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| | Originally known as = Uhuru | |||
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| | years_active = 1976–present | |||
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| | current_members = * Moss Nkofo | |||
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| * Pitso Sera | |||
| | past_members = * Tsepo Tshola (deceased) | |||
| * Frank Leepa (deceased) | |||
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| '''Sankomota''' is |
'''Sankomota''' is an ]-] ] band formed in 1976 in ]. The band consisted of several members in its earliest years; '''Frank Leepa''' (guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer), '''Moss Nkofo''' (drummer), '''Black Jesus''' (percussion), '''Moruti Selate''' (bass), ''']''' (lead vocalist and composer), and '''Pitso Sera''' (guitar), among others. Sankomota was managed by Peter B. Scheider until 1979. Later, under the management of Leepa, Sankomota's career spanned out over two decades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Music Library {{!}} Band Profile: Sankomota |url=https://africanmusiclibrary.org/band/Sankomota |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=africanmusiclibrary.org}}</ref> | ||
| Frank Mahlomola Moki Leepa the founder of Sankomota also has a book (Biography), written by his sister Mpho Leepa. The book is very informative and detailed about Frank Leepa's childhood stages, how he grew up, his parents, the schools he attended and the politics of Lesotho which also had an effect/inspired the Sankomota tracks. The book reveals exactly how Sankomota started, the ups and downs, the break up of the group and how Frank Leepa remained firm through all to ensure nothing will separate him and his childhood passion. The downfall and success of Sankomota, how their music came about, how they got banned in South Africa, Till the death of the genius, the ever greatest to live, Frank Moki Leepa who has left a very huge legacy, as his music still lives and relevant till today. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| Currently all Sankomota tracks are available digitally and on records, except for the two albums titled Frankly Speaking and After The Storm, of which currently the Track titled Africa from the album "After The Storm" is the only track available digitally Youtube. | |||
| Frank Leepa, also known as the Captain, started the band in school, calling it Anti Antiques. The band later changed its name to Uhuru, meaning 'freedom' in ]. However, due to the popularity of ] from Jamaica, under the advisement of Schneider, the band decided to change their name again in order to avoid confusion. The name 'Sankomota' was chosen due to its symbolism, meaning phantom or poltergeist in the ], as well as it being the name of a warrior from the Basotho and Bapedi people during the reign of King Moshoeshoe. Sankomota was the first band to record an LP in Lesotho. They were recorded by Lloyd Ross and Warrick Sony of ] on November 11, 1983. The album was self-titled, and it had nine tracks that collectively ran under 50 minutes long. | |||
| In 1991, Tsepo Tshola, the band's lead singer, left to pursue a solo career. In 1996, on the way to Cape Town, South Africa, the band suffered a road accident that killed unnamed members of the band. | |||
| by: Lebohang Samkomota Matsoso | |||
| Frank Leepa died on 27 November 2003<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Monaheng |first=Tseliso |date=2014-11-21 |title=An Ode To Sankomota |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/ode-sankomota |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref> and Tshola died on 15 July 2021.<ref>. Retrieved 15 July 2021</ref> | |||
| ==Music career== | |||
| Under the leadership of Frank Leepa, Sankomota's career spanned a duration of more than two decades. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| * ''Sankomota'' (1983) | |||
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| * ''Madhouse'' (1984) | |||
| * 1989: The Writing's On The Wall | |||
| * ''Dreams Do Come True'' (1987)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiser |first=Danny |date=17 November 2020 |title=LESOTHO: Dreams Do Come True - Sankomota |url=https://www.200worldalbums.com/post/lesotho-dreams-do-come-true-sankomota |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=200worldalbums.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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* ''The Writing on the Wall'' (1989) | ||
| ⚫ | * ''Exploration a New Phase'' (1991) | ||
| * 1993: After The Storm | |||
| * ''The Best of 1981-1991'' (1995) | |||
| * 2001: Frankly Speaking | |||
| * ''Frankly Speaking'' (2001)<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Best Of Sankomota 1981-1991 | |||
| * ''After the Storm'' (2001)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankomota Albums and Discography |url=https://genius.com/artists/Sankomota/albums |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Genius}}</ref> | |||
| * Greatest Hits | |||
| ⚫ | * ''Ngwana Moshangane'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shifty.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=35|title=Shifty – since '84}}</ref> | ||
| * The Best Of Tsepo Tshola & Sankomota | |||
| * ''Piano For Kings'' (2022) | |||
| * ''Disatlo Bowa'' (2022) | |||
| * ''Change Marobalo'' ''Ep'' (2023) | |||
| * ''Pelo Yaka'' (2023) | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Sankomota | |
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| Also known as | Uhuru |
| Origin | Maseru, Lesotho |
| Genres | Afro-Jazz, Rock fusion |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Shifty Records |
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Sankomota is an Afro-jazz fusion band formed in 1976 in Lesotho. The band consisted of several members in its earliest years; Frank Leepa (guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer), Moss Nkofo (drummer), Black Jesus (percussion), Moruti Selate (bass), Tsepo Tshola (lead vocalist and composer), and Pitso Sera (guitar), among others. Sankomota was managed by Peter B. Scheider until 1979. Later, under the management of Leepa, Sankomota's career spanned out over two decades.
History
Frank Leepa, also known as the Captain, started the band in school, calling it Anti Antiques. The band later changed its name to Uhuru, meaning 'freedom' in Swahili. However, due to the popularity of Black Uhuru from Jamaica, under the advisement of Schneider, the band decided to change their name again in order to avoid confusion. The name 'Sankomota' was chosen due to its symbolism, meaning phantom or poltergeist in the Sesotho language, as well as it being the name of a warrior from the Basotho and Bapedi people during the reign of King Moshoeshoe. Sankomota was the first band to record an LP in Lesotho. They were recorded by Lloyd Ross and Warrick Sony of Shifty Records on November 11, 1983. The album was self-titled, and it had nine tracks that collectively ran under 50 minutes long.
In 1991, Tsepo Tshola, the band's lead singer, left to pursue a solo career. In 1996, on the way to Cape Town, South Africa, the band suffered a road accident that killed unnamed members of the band.
Frank Leepa died on 27 November 2003 and Tshola died on 15 July 2021.
Discography
- Sankomota (1983)
- Madhouse (1984)
- Dreams Do Come True (1987)
- The Writing on the Wall (1989)
- Exploration a New Phase (1991)
- The Best of 1981-1991 (1995)
- Frankly Speaking (2001)
- After the Storm (2001)
- Ngwana Moshangane (2021)
- Piano For Kings (2022)
- Disatlo Bowa (2022)
- Change Marobalo Ep (2023)
- Pelo Yaka (2023)
References
- "African Music Library | Band Profile: Sankomota". africanmusiclibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Monaheng, Tseliso (2014-11-21). "An Ode To Sankomota". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- "Legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola has died", Channel24.com, 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021
- Wiser, Danny (17 November 2020). "LESOTHO: Dreams Do Come True - Sankomota". 200worldalbums.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- "Sankomota Albums and Discography". Genius. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- "Shifty – since '84".
- Born For Greatness, Biography of Frank Leepa
External links
- Peter Schneider
- Sankomota discography at Discogs