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If you ever found yourself in the same room with Gloria Bosman, you were in for a lesson of a lifetime.
Her passing shocked the nation and drew praise for her unique vocal powers and musical mentorship.
Moya is a show that seeks a spiritual awakening, especially after the trauma and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jazz star Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse has turned 70. In 50 years, his music career has come to help define South African politics and popular culture.
Mzilikazi Khumalo was a brilliant linguist with a stellar career in music. These achievements are extraordinary considering the obstacles he faced throughout his career.
He did not so much play the drums, as become the drum. His influence was felt through his trailblazing percussive work and his many collaborations.
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Associate of the Gordon Institute for Business Science, University of Pretoria
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Senior Lecturer, South African College of Music, University of Cape Town
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