Musicians at South African memorial celebrate Hugh Masekela: Musicians at South African memorial celebrate Hugh Masekela: Musicians perform at a memorial service for South African Jazz legend, Hugh Masekela, in Johannesburg, Sunday, Jan 28, 2018. The son of legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela says his father had “laughter and … [Read more...] about Musicians at South African memorial celebrate Hugh Masekela
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Musicians react to Robbie Malinga’s death
Musicians react to Robbie Malinga’s death: Musicians react to Robbie Malinga’s death: Veteran musician Robbie Malinga passes on: Music hitmaker Robbie Malinga has passed away after suffering from a life-threatening illness. Malinga was admitted to hospital in June where he was diagnosed with anemia. He spent much of 2017 in-and-out of hospital being treated for anaemia. People … [Read more...] about Musicians react to Robbie Malinga’s death
To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians
To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians: [The Conversation Africa] There is a persistent narrative in South Africa of famous, bestselling musicians "dying as paupers". A prime example is Mahlathini, the lead vocalist who performed with the Mahotella Queens, a 1960s mbaqanga group that attracted global recognition. ...... Source: WN.com - … [Read more...] about To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians
Congolese musicians rarely provide a critique, but continue to provide solace | The Conversation
Congolese musicians rarely provide a critique, but continue to provide solace: Authenticité survives in the present generation of Congolese musicians like Fally Ipupa (with the red vest). From YouTubeThe “Indépendance Cha-Cha” is one of the best-known songs in the Congolese cannon. It was composed and first performed by the father of modern popular Congolese music, Joseph … [Read more...] about Congolese musicians rarely provide a critique, but continue to provide solace | The Conversation
To sign, or not to sign? That is the question for South African musicians | The Conversation
To sign, or not to sign? That is the question for South African musicians: Brenda Fassie performing in her hey day. InstagramThere is a persistent narrative in South Africa of famous, bestselling musicians “dying as paupers”. A prime example is Mahlathini, the lead vocalist who performed with the Mahotella Queens, a 1960s mbaqanga group that attracted global recognition. … [Read more...] about To sign, or not to sign? That is the question for South African musicians | The Conversation
