Kaya 959 Music Feature

Heritage Day

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Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal joined Phemelo for a Heritage Day conversation exploring the role of music in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity. The feature also highlighted artists and songs including Harari’s “Give” and G Jealous’ “Luqale Sakudlala”, alongside music from Dr Alban, Cesária Évora, Rozalla and Ringo Mandlingozi.
24 Sep English South Africa Music

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