- published: 05 May 2010
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Freshlyground is a South African Afro-fusion band that formed in Cape Town in 2002. The band members variously hail from South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Freshlyground's musical style blends elements of traditional South African music (such as kwela and African folk music), blues, jazz, and features of indie rock.
Freshlyground released their debut album, Jika Jika, in early 2003. The commercial success of this album ultimately kick-started their career and re-affirmed their reputation as a fresh and vibrant young face in South African music. The much-needed exposure from the album resulted in an invitation for the band to perform at both the Harare International Festival of the Arts and the Robben Island African Festival.
Early in 2004, Freshlyground participated in the opening of Parliament of South Africa by performing before President Thabo Mbeki in an event organised as a celebration of ten years of democracy in South Africa.
At the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), Freshlyground performed with Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi.
Freshlyground - Fire Is Low (Official Music Video)
Freshlyground - Don't Leave Me
Freshly Ground - Doo Be Doo ( Full Video)
Freshlyground - I'd Like
Freshlyground - Doo Be Doo
Freshlyground - "Pot Belly" Music Video
Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One (Official Music Video)
Freshlyground Live - Ma'Cheri
Freshly Ground I'd Like
Freshlyground & ZANEWS - Chicken to Change (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
Freshlyground - Zithande
Freshly Ground - Nomvula
Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) ft. Freshlyground
Freshlyground - Nomvula (After The Rain)