Effective period / Period of releases: 1976 - 2015

Members: Barney Rachabane, Alec Khaoli, Sipho Mabuse, Condry Ziqubu, Hayward Mahlangu, Robert Doc Mthalane, Thelma Segonah, Charlie Ndlovu, Sello Twala, Lionel Petersen, Selby Ntuli, Oupa Segwai, Eddie Manda (2), Tashif' Kente, Noah Makua

Formed in the late sixties and originally known as The Beaters, the South African group consisting of guitarists Selby Ntuli and Saitana (real name: Monty Ndimande), bassist Alec Khaoli and drummer Sipho Mabuse decided to change their name to Harari during a tour through Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1976. The name is taken from a township outside Salisbury (which is now the capital, Harare).
With their afro-rock/funk/fusion style they achieved huge successes back home and in the neighbouring states, and they were the first local black pop/rock band to appear on South African TV. Their label, Gallo, struck a two-album deal with the US A&M and their 1980 single, "Party", entered the American Disco Hot 100 in 1982. However, by 1984 the group had disbanded, and the members launched successful solo careers.