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Remembering Vocalist Suthukazi Arosi
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Two weeks ago, we learned of the passing of Suthukazi Arosi who transitioned at the age of 64. Suthu as known by her peers was a singer, dancer, actress, and cultural activist born in the countryside of Cala in the Eastern Cape, South AfricaJoin me, longtime friend and colleague Mark Roth as we reflect on the life and times of this icon and we also get tributes from musicians: Bab Themba Mkhize, Skipper Tshabalala, Bernice Boikanyo, Phinda Mtya ...
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by Javier AQ Ortiz
Mythical characters arise out of the aspirations and fears of people and such figures end up conforming the dreamy inroads of inspiration into music. On the cover of uBuntu appears a warrior-like personage that could very well sing her way into the pantheon of ancestral spirits that reigns, according to many honorable local traditions, over African music. Behold composer, lyricist and singer Suthukazi Arosi. It is hoped that her dark knobkerrie will not hit you in the head, like the ...
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