The Choral Life (16 March 2025) - Lunathi Ncamani

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The educator and conductor Lunathi Ncamani visited The Choral Life and spoke to Otto van der Walt about his start in music, his difficult path in getting his various degrees, and his conducting career. Lunathi conducts amongst others the Hout Bay Ingoma Choir which is based in Hout Bay and consists of members from the Imizamo Yethu community.
17 Mar English South Africa Music

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