Background
Sithole, Elkin Thamsanqa was born on April 14, 1931 in Newcastle, South Africa. Arrived in United States, 1965. Son of Abner Mqiniseni and Elda (Mthanti) Sithole.
Sithole, Elkin Thamsanqa was born on April 14, 1931 in Newcastle, South Africa. Arrived in United States, 1965. Son of Abner Mqiniseni and Elda (Mthanti) Sithole.
Diploma, St. Francis College, South Africa, 1949. Bachelor, Natal University, South Africa, 1962. Bachelor of Music, Hartford University, 1967.
Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Queens University, Belfast, 1976.
Teacher South Africa High School, 1950—1964. Professor, music ethnomusicology Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, since 1968.
Member of Music Educators National Conference, Society Ethnomusicologists.
Married Regina Thembi Buthelezi, June 1, 1934. Children: Bongiwe, Linda, Jozana, Siyabonga.