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Heart failure ends Dan Tshanda's resilient career

One of his final works was the release of Matshikos' reggae gospel album Battle for Survival last September.

Though he is generally regarded as the artist of the 1980s, Tshanda never stopped producing music and performing. He was planning on dropping a new album with Splash in March.

"The family wants him to be remembered as a great musician who was not selfish and was able to produce other artists," Mudzielwana said.

Kwaito maestro Arthur Mafokate, who also grew up in Chiawelo, said Tshanda paved the way for them.

"We used to rehearse next to his house and we all wanted to be as successful as him. We all dreamed of owning microbuses (VW minibus) that we would write our names on," Mafokate recalled.

"The first time we saw microbuses that were branded was from Dan Tshanda's Splash. For us that was inspiring that you can make it coming from the ghetto."

Mafokate pointed out that although his music was no longer given much attention in SA, Tshanda remained huge in countries such as Botswana and Zimbabwe.

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Dan Tshanda Vinyl Records & Discography

Who is Dan Tshanda? A Brief Career Overview

Dan Tshanda, the vibrant force behind the iconic South African band Splash, was a singer, songwriter, and musician whose contributions to the music scene resonate powerfully even today. Renowned for his work in the pop and reggae genres, Tshanda's unique blend of soulful melodies and infectious rhythms captivated audiences both locally and internationally. As a trailblazer in the industry, he not only enriched South African music culture but also paved the way for future generations of artists. His connection to vinyl culture is evident through notable vinyl releases that celebrate his enduring legacy. Dive into the world of Dan Tshanda--a journey marked by passion, creativity, and an unwavering love for sound!

Dan Tshanda's Early Life and Background

Born in Matangari, Venda, Dan Tshanda faced numerous challenges during his early years, including financial hardships that forced him to leave school prematurely. Growing up in a family where his father worked as a sweeper, Tshanda picked up

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Splash (South African band)

South African band

Splash were a Soweto township band of the 1980s and 1990s led by Dan Tshanda, lead vocalist and bass guitar.

History

Formation and early years (1985–1991)

Born in Matangari, Venda, Dan Tshanda had to leave school at the primary level due to lack of funds in the family. Dan got a job as a newspaper vendor for an Afrikaans newspaper, where his father worked as a sweeper. When he became old enough to drive, he ventured into the taxi industry. While working as a taxi driver, he made a demo cassette, which was submitted to a record company, by then Dan had started a group known as Flying Squad.^{[citation needed]}

In 1985, they released an album called MR TONY with Gallo Records. The album was not a success, but the late Hamilton Nzimande of Gallo Records gave them a second chance, and Dan continued under the name "Splash". Ray Phiri of Stimela agreed to feature them as their support act whenever they had shows, he later discovered that they had a great talent and decided they should change their names t