A conversation with South African bassist and composer Bakithi Kumalo
ListenGuest: Bakithi Kumalo
Marty is joined in studio by multi-instrumentalist and composer, BAKITHI KUMALO. The South African-born Lehigh Valley resident came to prominence in America as the fretless bass player on Paul Simon’s critically acclaimed album, Graceland. He has also worked with Gloria Estefan, Harry Belafonte, Herbie Hancock and Cyndi Lauper. He and Marty will spend the hour discussing his life and his career in music.
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