DR THOMAS CHAUKE EKA

DR THOMAS CHAUKE EKA #DZUMBANAMINA NA DJ BRIAN*
Matimu matsariwile nakambe!
Please note is edited! 17 OCTOBER 2018
Thomas Hasani "Shinyori" Chauke (4 February 1952) is a South African Xitsonga musician.Chauke was granted an honorary doctorate in African languages for the role his music has played in the development of the Xitsonga language.
Chauke was born in Salema(Saselamani) Village in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. He dropped out of school at primary level to work at a flower firm in Heidelberg, Gauteng, in 1969. He then moved to Alexandra in 1971, where he fixed swimming pools and tennis courts in neighbouring Sandton. While there he met his uncle, who was into mbaqanga music and played the Tsonga guitar, which he taught Chauke how to play. Chauke traveled back home in 1978 and fixed radio sets. He was already married with a child.
Chauke started his band with 13 singers from a shebeen in the late 1970s . After a few months, only five remained. They performed at school halls to raise money to go to Johannesburg and realize the recording dream. Chauke signed a contract to record with GRC. Under GRC, the music was branded Nyoresh. He moved to Wea Records, where he got a better deal and changed his music brand from Nyoresh to Shimatsatsa ("a beautiful girl"). In 1981, he recorded his first album called Shimatsatsa no. 1 under the burner name Thomas Chauke and Shinyori Sisters. Now he hands out awards yearly in the category: Dr. Thomas Chauke's Artist of the Year for Munghana Lonene Fm.
Awards and accomplishments:
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree, African languages University of Venda
South African Music Awards (SAMA) won 13 awards
Munghana-Lonene FM Awards won more than 10 awards
Munghana-Lonene FM Awards Special Award
MTN SAMA 19 Lifetime Achievement Award 2013
In 2014, Munghana Lonene FM introduced new award category, Dr Thomas Chauke Album of the year
Discography (As of 2018 October)
Shimatsatsa No. 1- Nyoresh
Shimatsatsa No. 2 - Don't Be Surprised
Shimatsatsa No.3 - Bomber Mhlengwe
Shimatsatsa No. 4 -Shimatsatsa xa mina
Shimatsatsa No. 5 - Shikwamula Mazingi
Shimatsatsa No. 6 - Xibamuxa Movha
Shimatsatsa No. 7 - Suka Lovha
Shimatsatsa No. 8 - Ma jamble Sale
Shimatsatsa No. 9 - Humelela M.K
Shimatsatsa No. 10 - Jim Na Jack
Shimatsatsa No. 11 - Hi Hanya kuvava
Shimatsatsa No. 12 - Buku Yi Hibyerile
Shimatsatsa No. 13 - Xifumi Na Lazaro
Shimatsatsa No. 14 - Suka Davulos
Shimatsatsa No. 15 - Kokwani Wa Wun'Wana
Shimatsatsa No. 16 - Sodoma Na Gomora
Shimatsatsa No. 17 - Bangi situlu
Shimatsatsa No. 18 - Mati-Endla (SAMA 1999 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No. 19 - I Mutshiveri Muni? (SAMA 2000 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No.20 - Magidi - Mbirhi (SAMA 2001 Winner)
Shimatshana No. 21 - Mpfende Mpfende (SAMA 2002 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No. 22 - Mugawula
Shimatsatsa No. 23 - Shimovhana
Shimatsatsa No. 24 - Madzolonga
Shimatsatsa No. 25 - Xidudla Kedibone
The Best Of Thomas Chauke - Volume 1
The Best Of Thomas Chauke Na Shinyori Sisters - Volume 2
Shimatsatsa No. 26 - Mavholovholo
Shimatsatsa No. 27 - Rejina
Shimatsatsa No. 28 - Swelemetee
Shimatsatas No. 29 - Xihloka Xa Maseve (SAMA 2010-Nominated)
Shimatsatsa No. 30 - Jehovha (SAMA 2011 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No. 31 - Dokodela (SAMA 2013 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No. 32 - Virus-Computer ya nhloko (SAMA 2014 Winner) "Sold a remarkable Gold over 2 Days of release"
Shimatsatsa No. 33 - Basopa
Shimatsatsa No. 34 - Xiganga (SAMA 2017 Winner)
Shimatsatsa No. 35- Majagani (Went Gold in one day)
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[@lufunobuda6386]

The living legend , Long Live Dr T Chauke. Big up to DJ Brian for being so phenomenal.

[@vukosichauke]

2023❤still enjoying the interview ❤❤ long live #Dr Thomas Chauke 🙏❤ Thank you DJ Brian 🙏

[@sirsilva7079]

What this man did at 32:24 is simply a testament of how naturally talented he is, man played the guitar live for a song he did over 3 decades ago and it came out exactly as the recorded song 😭😭😭

[@audayrikhotso9216]

Yhaaaaaa lava va mbhirhi vativa ntirho avo twa vo wu tiva. Round of applause to the legend of Xitsonga Music Dokodela Thomas Hasani Chauke and the upcoming Dokodela Brian Giyani Rikhotso (in Disk jockey industry ). We love and support you.

[@thegreatenerstsebata]

Am struggling to understand tshangani but I love the way Dr reacts when he hears other great musicians playing

[@mphakatixigombe2495]

Is 2022 but I'm still enjoying the interview wow Mr Rikhotso mara mi edle mhaka yinwana ya matimu 💓💓🎸

[@MusaMalulekeMapayeni]

Can't get enough of this Vid he DJ. No man, ntirho wa nwina wu sasekile swinene. Ni langute dis vid ku hindza ka 10 times but still i smile every time ni languta dis interview. He DJ you a one of special person in dis world

[@tiyiselanimnisi]

Voice overs and the video ad, You were born for this.

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

Inkomu

[@munyaithivhalemi5639]

Enjoying watching this video..I am a venda but i understand pure Tsonga because i love Dr Thomas chauke and his music

[@hlebelc9]

I have visited Chauke a Saselamani and he hosted me for 4 hours. He related good recording stories of him and the soul brothers. I still remember the day vividly...Ndzunisani Maluleke yini hlanganisa na tatana mathonsi (bass guitarist)

[@yohanmathebula2611]

Xitsonga xa nandzika.... Dr Chauke is a Living Legend.

[@tinyikonkanyani7251]

Stumbled upon this interview today and I couldn’t stop watching. Thanks Dj Brian, Dokodela is such a humble and very talented man. Most of his songs remind me of my dad, he has all his original music and blasts his music at least once a week, such great memories.

[@twarisanieckard5675]

Kuhava munhu a nga na vuswikoti bya ku interview ti Legends ku fana na Dj Brian, I salute🤌

[@simonjunior4882]

He's successful yet humble...unlike our friend next door😂😂kahle ni miyela...ayyy mativa naaaa

[@silarsamu3255]

As for "our friend next door"..yindlu yona yi herile ke.. 😂😂😂😂

[@candicevanrijsbergen6404]

Powerful and legendary man ever in a history of xitsonga music.

[@enockmakhubele9602]

Ha khensa Mr Rikhotso. God bless you. to my Doctor i am very proud of you. Mintirho ya vulavula. Tinsimu ta n'wina Ntukulu ta hi aka swineneeee. hambi wo tlanga number 1, onge i yintshwa.. im very proud.

[@sollympho4560]

Ti legend timbirhi eka studio xin'we!

[@ngobeninancy7202]

I'm crying as I'm watching this video, my Doctor is very much humble.. Thank you my Legend

[@dnkuzana]

WA yi tiva Radio Kumbe wo twa...Thanks DJ Brian and Mr humble man Dr Thomas Chauke

[@andunderodcadtagena224]

que melodía tan linda y como suena esa guitarra ...Dios le bendiga Dr thomas Shauke amo sudafrica ....mi amigo DJ Brian Channel el proximo invitado el grupo de soul brothers...jjijejeiejie. ya sabe aca en cartagena colombia su seguidor numero 1.jejejje #DZUMBANAMINA gracias

[@robitofazenda119]

From Maputo. Thanks Dj Brian, i enjoyed this conversation with DR Thomas Chauke, I love his musics. My dream is to see his show (live), Im a Young but i listen his music until today...

[@stanleyunder6151]

Lexi xini tsakisaku hi dokodela suti ya vona nitshame niyi khoma 👏👌

[@violetnkanyane4718]

Wow swi kahle leswi swa khenseka DJ BRIAN swa languteka that is wow

[@amberleigh9561]

2023 and i still enjoy the interviews❤ Ta khale Ta Tlhavula❤🎉

[@domingaschauque1499]

Amo a forma como o DJ Brian rikhotso interage com o nosso ícone da música africana. Amo muito pai Chauke♥️🇲🇿

[@user-wp3ci1ir1k]

Dj leswi swi lava mi swi yisa mahlweni kahle2 munghana lonene hi nwina❤🔥

[@thembisachuma765]

Im loving this..... Dr Thomas chauke ni va rhandza ngopfu na music wa vonoo

[@yohanmathebula2611]

Hakhensa Dj Brianooo... Love you Dr Thomas Chauke

[@nicksonnickson5705]

DJ B. your are the best with the great Legend Dr Chauke ⭐⭐⭐⭐ from Mr N Manganyi .Chiawelo .Gauteng.

[@doctornkuzana2216]

Wow ni va rhandza ngopfu chauke

[@bravekhoza2665]

I love this guy...Dr T Chauke

[@birimanilifemaluleke8267]

The Greatest Of All Times. Dr Tee

[@djjepperjackson2956]

Dankie My Dj u were born for this Dr vatitsongahata hey

[@vernonfox459]

I've got the greatest respect for DJ Brian n Dr Thomas Chauke,

[@isaacngulele5586]

DR Chauke ni mirhandza ngopfu ninga ri vale muhaxi wa mina wo saseka Dj Brian na mikhensa na vatiri kuloni va n'wina hi kwavo ka mlfm makomba ndlhela 💓❤💞👏👏👏👏👏

[@jaftamkthateng8808]

Halala to Doctor H. Chauke

[@SaselamaniMax-rm6nw]

The Dj and the artist both make me watch this interview for the 2nd time. Hamikhesa muhlonipheki Xinyorhi, nirhi mutsonga wa kwala Chikombedzi Zimbabwe

[@bettymabaso8252]

Doctor you are so humble and respectfully may God bless you father and live long to teach us like you are doing

[@prudencevutlharhi9124]

Dj brain swivonaka onge you brought out the best of DR Chauke..mhaba mina vani kurise hi mali ya le malamuleni ka xidzumba...

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

Thanks

[@matimbaphysiotherapy7266]

Kuchaya n'wina Dr eeeeh xikhalabyani lexi hey... lorls

[@lungileringani2693]

Hakhensa Dj Brian,long live Dokodela Xinyori

[@radiobreaker3345]

Tsonga aMapiano song kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2rUfpmvarFjj9U

[@nodwellkubayi79]

Ni vone this video 5tyms thnx Dj Brian u so talented

[@ronniegivenstv2935]

@Dj Brian hakhensa muhaxi wa hina. Interview mayi kota straight. Thanks to our Doc and MLFM, hina hikhomeka kahle hileswi and keep it up.

[@radiobreaker3345]

Tsonga aMapiano song kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2rUfpmvarFjj9U

[@powellpilusa9508]

Ndza khensa he DJ BRIAN ku host(a)DOKODELA,indeed he's the doyen of TSONGA traditional music & i have too much respect for the legend.may GOD BLESS him and grant him strength.

[@Iamcongratsk]

Ha khensa e ka Dokodela ntirho wa vona wo saseka swonghasi.Hi khensa na DJ Brian nongonoko wa n'wina wo hlawuleka swinene,swivutiso leswiya mi nga vutisa Dokodela a ndzi ta va ndzi lave ku va vutisa na me siku rin'wani..ndzi hlamulekile.Inkomu😂🙌

[@nhlamuloernest9334]

Just can't get enough of this video to be honest.

[@xdravat6784]

Xitsonga xa namba swinene wow nice Doctor chauke nice

[@xithevuntila7191]

TSONGA LEGEND ha khensa nyiko ya nwina DR.. Thanks DJ Brain for this interview xandla ehenhla ka xinwani xandla.

[@justicethomas6040]

woooow. ava hembi MG Ntlemo loko vaku uva loyin... awukahle hiku teka video.. U hava tanga eka sweswo DJ B.... Big up nd keep it up.

[@ntsakoprincemathye3885]

Thanks for this interview with the legend,i realy love his musicDJ Brian- Mikolobilnga..

[@bettymabaso8252]

Dr Thomas chauke you are the best and real you are doctor of doctors am very proud of you dad

[@peacemabasa6433]

Obrigado DJ

[@nkateko]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER!!!

[@chrisngomani7233]

Mbita ya vuyimbeleri bya Xitsonga xinwelo xa rixaka. Akhanimamba Barhule ku ntlhatlha maveriveri yo lava ku hangalasa xiyimo xa Dokodela..

[@emmetmakhuvele2154]

What a Legend ❤❤❤❤

[@TinyikoNkuna-n7g]

Love u dokodela

[@liadaprettyrambuda737]

Dr wa hina😍

[@nathikhumalo3031]

Dr Thomas Chauke""legend""we love u"

[@elvisndobe3063]

2024 , ya ha hisa interview leyi

[@alfredndhlovu8911]

Interesting conversation between DJ Brian and Dr Thomas Chauke. I can't stop watching this video

[@user-gu9wl6dk5y]

I love drthomaschuketoomuch

[@vonganiarchibaldndlala6700]

I khale niyi yimerini interview leyi, Inkomu he DJ Brian

[@ivinngunyule2108]

Ku vulalula ntiyiso DJ Brian u kurisa vunanga bya XiTsonga.

[@bestshingiwekamabaso6435]

Thanx Doctor Xinyori,Best Chauke from Zimbabwe

[@josegotcha1814]

This man is the teacher

[@nhlahlabeexinwisa7991]

haaaaa mhe ni hleka ninga heti hi mhaka interview leyi..ni fevha these two legends...big up Dj Brian na dokodela...❤❤❤❤

[@lungileringani2693]

05:25 - 06:50 mpfumawulo lowu wuni nyanyule ku hinda mpimo,wow. Best interview😄

[@mohaleexelent9210]

Ni lahlekele hi number ya wena kam, nayi kombela

[@mixolove5779]

Mini endlele siku hiti 17 October DJ Brian na dokodela

[@lungileringani2693]

@@mohaleexelent9210 swisweswo swina 4 to 5 years,ani voni swiboha or kuva na nkoka ku uva na tinambara ta mina ka.

[@eltonmakhense1048]

@@lungileringani2693 kkkkkkk

[@calvinmathebula7028]

Herrieth Lungile Ringani ndzi khensa dokodela kuva vahi nyika vunanga byo vupfa swinene

[@mkharivision9503]

Ha nkhensa Dj Brian na Dr Thomas Chauke 👌🏽👌🏽

[@nyeletinwamlambya4959]

tirho wo saseka DJ brain ha mirhandza dokodela wa mina

[@solomonmaluleke9013]

The best artist ever

[@ephraimmakwakwe9039]

DJ Brian mitiva "DEVERE NGWENA" ???? YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

My daily bread

[@yohanmathebula2611]

Dj Brian ... Dr Chauke I yimbelela Vutomi..... swahanyisa leswi tiriri tiriririri tiririri tiriyooooooo ikatara yaleyo

[@nyikoluckyhendrickz]

Vuyimbeleri bya Dokodela byina vutomi 🤞🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@josejuniormahumane4364]

XI hotlovila xa vu nanga ra xi tsonga

[@MichaelSbhaKa]

Highly Venerated and Humble...Big up Dr.

[@collen_sambo2]

This interviw is turning a year tomorrow

[@diosmoagi3712]

Thank you Dj Brian. I am humbled

[@yohanmathebula2611]

Dr Dr Dr Dr Thomas Chauke

[@TsatsawaniFarmers]

Dokodela wa ririmi ra hina.

[@masayisayi9227]

Dr Yidya swona swa vunanga

[@tshifhiwaraphetha5777]

Nyiko ya n'wina a hlamarisa Barhule, mi nyikiwile sure, keep it up! Eka Dr hi ta mi rhandza hi la ku nga heli ku.

[@dunisanimugwambane7783]

Legend🙌🙌

[@ntsakoSkhundla]

Vanhu vakulu thanks...@DJ brian

[@klaasbaloyi254]

Ha nkhensa Dr Thomas Chauke.Tinsimo ta ngwina ti akile mindyangu na ko korisa rixaka.

[@rosebaloyi6]

Ha khensa Dj Brian ,

[@andrewhlongwane]

Excellent❤❤

[@KAIZERCHIEFSFANTV]

The Legend

[@GezaniGezani-uk1nc]

Yihelele kwini this program DJ

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

Eish

[@hlulaniclinton9591]

Leri bulu a ri nandiha swinene, mi tlhela mi va vitana na kambe Dj

[@proffmavila4141]

wow thanks DJ Brian aswiri kahle

[@johannesshiburi130]

The legend forever..... Long live Dokodela.

[@thomaspedro9704]

DJ Brian kuando viras a Mozambique nos vizitar porfavor. Traga o Thomas tsauke, sunglane chabala, benny. George maluleke e outros

[@abigailsibongile7936]

MY DOKODELA....... NIRHANDZA NGOPFU KUTI TSONGAHATA KAVONA ,,, XIKWEMBU AXIYISI MAHLWENI LESWI XINGASWI SUNGULA EVUTON'WIN BYA VONA

[@vusilawrencelubisi621]

Hi Mr DJ himina Lawrence, anivanga Na nkateko wakuvulavula navona dokodela during interview so nkombela kuvutisa Eka Nwina kumbe unwana Na unwana langaswikotaka kunihlamula hikusa Kuni mahungundlela Lamange Dokodela vatumbuluka le Kaya le(Mozambique) Shana kungava ntiyiso kumbe kova kuhleketelela kavanhu! Ndzingakhensa swinene .

[@comfortmakamu5558]

He Rikhotso you are a legend, big ups for these interviews. When do we celebrate you?

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

Hahahhahhaha! Thanks for watching. I dont know when to celebrate me.....Mara swoyini he Makamu!!

[@comfortmakamu5558]

😂 24 years of doing this and doing it so well. Swa laveka na n’wina mi tlangeriwa buti

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

@@comfortmakamu5558 Humbled Bro!!!!

[@bennethchuma4025]

mughana Lonene Will never be the same, Ha khensa DJ Brian

[@chrisndubane7899]

Dr Chauke,hina hi kule ehansi ka umbrella ya vunanga bya n'wina.laha a mi karhi mi lwa na mimoya ya rihuho la mindyangwini ya hi machangana ni tinxaka tin'wana. Tlhera ra mina swini pfune swinene evutonwini.Ni namuntlha vunanga bya n'wina,ka Hari byona memorandum ya vutomi bya mina.

[@eduardomagaia72]

Hello Dj Brian, Can please invite Peny Peny. Iam from Mozambique but living in Japan and I would like to hear him I love this program

[@stevenchabalala2394]

King DR Thomas chauke

[@munyaihector859]

Legend long life to dr thomas chauke

[@advicengobeni4017]

Hee DJ Brian niku rhandza hintamu nwana madala khomisa sweswo