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Melo B Jones – Mr. (Ladies) Man

Audio March 16, 2014 Diana Thompson

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1989CAY – Catchin Feelings (prod by KindahQuet)

Audio March 15, 2014 Diana Thompson

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Albert Mazibuko Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Talks About Spreading Mandela’s Legacy

Link January 28, 2014 Diana Thompson

Albert Mazibuko Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Talks About Spreading Mandela’s Legacy

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Solomon Linda, Mbube, and South African A Cappella
South Africa

Solomon Linda, Mbube, and South African A Cappella

March 19, 2012 Diana Thompson

A search for music by Miriam Makeba turns up a classic source by a cappella innovator Solomon Linda. Continue reading →

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Nightsong: Performance, Power, and Practice in South Africa

Link March 18, 2012 Diana Thompson

Nightsong: Performance, Power, and Practice in South Africa

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Zulu indigenous beliefs: to what extent do they influence the performance practices of isicathamiya musicians?

Link March 17, 2012 Diana Thompson

Zulu indigenous beliefs: to what extent do they influence the performance practices of isicathamiya musicians?

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