Assagai
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: London, United Kingdom
- Active: 1971 - 1972
Biography
London based Afro rock band of South African and Nigerian exiles, built around former *Blue Notes* musicians Dudu Pukwana, Mongezi Feza, Louis Moholo and Bizo Mngqikana with guitarist Fred Coker. Assagai released two albums on #Vertigo# in 1971, 'Assagai' and 'Zimbabwe', the second with singer Martha Mdenge and contributions from *Jade Warrior*, before splitting in 1972 and leaving two cult records.
Genres
Assagai Discography
- Zimbabwe (1971) - Album - rated 3.61/5
Members
- Dudu Pukwana - alto saxophone, piano (1971 - 1972)
- Bizo Mngqikana - tenor saxophone (1971 - 1972)
- Mongezi Feza - trumpet, cornet, flute (1971 - 1972)
- Louis Moholo - drums (1971 - 1972)