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Bakithi Kumalo (/ b ɑː ˈ ɡ iː ˈ t iː k uː ˈ m ɑː l oʊ /; born 10 May 1956) is a South African bassist, composer, and vocalist. Kumalo is best known for his fretless bass playing on Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland, in particular the bass run on "You Can Call Me Al".
Learn about Bakithi Kumalo, a legendary, award-winning bassist who played on Paul Simon's Graceland album. Explore his top tracks, upcoming events, photo gallery, and corporate sponsors.
583 subscribers ‧ 20 videos. Bakithi Kumalo was born in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed. bkumalobass.com and 2 more links.
14. Juli 2023 · Bass Player. Paul Simon: “People have tried to cop that bass solo, but it’s physically impossible” – how engineer Roy Halee created the iconic bass break on Call Me Al. By Gregory Isola. ( Bass Player ) published 14 July 2023. Bakithi Kumalo: “Listening back, I didn’t know what happened – I thought it was from God, you know?”
Bakithi Kumalo is a multi-instrumentalist who has played with Paul Simon, Sting, Stevie Wonder and many others. He was born in Soweto, South Africa, and became a top session musician and a member of Paul Simon's band.
Bakithi Kumalo shares his musical journey from Soweto to Graceland, and how he became the bass player for Paul Simon. He talks about his influences, his fretless solo, and his experience with the legendary singer-songwriter.
Bakithi is an immersive feature-length documentary that explores the extraordinary life and musical journey of bassist Bakithi Kumalo. For the first time, Bakithi tells his story in his words — taking audiences on an incredible journey from his turbulent childhood in apartheid-era South Africa to his groundbreaking collaborations with the ...
