Bakithi Kumalo

Bakithi Kumalo (born 10 May 1956) is a South African bassist, composer, and vocalist. Kumalo is best known for his fretless bass playing on Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland, in particular the bass run on "You Can Call Me Al". Bakithi Kumalo was born in the Johannesburg township of Soweto, surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed.