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Sibongile Khumalo
21,566 listeners
This South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the lead… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled &q… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled "Live at the Market Theatre", which is a tribute to … read more
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Tarika
28,050 listeners
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Aura Msimang
10,663 listeners
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Judith Sephuma
18,609 listeners
Judith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a … read moreJudith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a singer from an early age. After matriculating at Khagiso High School, she attended Johannesburg&#x… read moreJudith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a singer from an early age. After matriculating at Khagiso High School, she attended Johannesburg's legendary FUBA Academy music school in 1993, where she … read more
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Tshala Muana
25,257 listeners
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Sam Mangwana
25,875 listeners
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Djelimady Tounkara
37,046 listeners
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Mahotella Queens
36,234 listeners
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Idrissa Soumaoro
35,397 listeners
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