Irene Mawela | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 March 1940 Soweto, South Africa |
| Genres | World, African, Mbaqanga |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957– present |
| Labels | EMI, Troubadour Records, Trutone Records, Teal, Gallo-Mavuthela, Umsakazo Records |
Matodzi Irene Mawela (born 3 March 1940) is a South African singer and composer who has been active since the late 1950s. She is known primarily for her contributions to mbaqanga music and songs made in the Tshivenda language, and has contributed to an estimated 1,000 studio recordings and radio transcriptions.[1]