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OBITUARY | ‘Son of Africa, we walk with you on your last walk. We salute you!’

Friends pay tribute to legendary musician and activist Jonas Gwangwa as the world mourns his passing

24 January 2021 - 17:53 By Philani Nombembe

Jonas Gwangwa’s trombone, which enthralled music lovers worldwide for decades, has fallen silent. The jazz legend and activist has died.

His wife, Violet Molebatsi Gwangwa, died two weeks ago...

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