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Rich legacy: Trombonist, composer and cultural activist Jonas Gwangwa embodied the people’s struggle. Photo: Veli Nhlapo/Sowetan/Gallo Images

Let’s find our peace before we rest: Sibongile Khumalo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa

I have come to realise that death is the ultimate rest. It is the “peace” part where the problems start

Oliver Mtukudzi (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images/GettyImages)

January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends

Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi and Jonas Gwangwa died on 23 January and Sibongile Khumalo on 28 January

African trumpet player, singer and songwriter Hugh Masekela performs at North Sea Jazz festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 10th July 1994. (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns)

Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders

Tseliso Monaheng writes a paean to the jazz and African music torchbearers who have moved on to other worlds – Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Jonas Gwangw

‘Tuku concerts at the Book Café always had magical energy that was difficult to explain. The small size of the venue — with a capacity of only 150 people — had something to do with it,’ writes Tomas Brickhill

Tuku at Harare’s Book Cafe

‘Watching Tuku on stage at the Book Café was at times an almost spiritual experience,’ writes Tomas Brickhill

Everyone’s singer: Oliver Mtukudzi’s voice was one that marked many of Zimbabwe’s highs and lows over the years. Photo: Marc Broussely/Redferns

Just singing to his situation

Songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday, had a song for every occasion

Oliver Mtukudzi’s music has been Zimbabwe’s companion from the dawn of independence. (C Brandon/Redferns/Getty Images)

Through upheaval and instability, we always had Oliver Mtukudzi

The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on

Oliver Mtukudzi. Photo: David Rae Morris/ Getty Images.

Zimbabwe’s master of song, Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66

In addition to its social commentary, what will continue to draw listeners to his music is the healing and solace it offers.

Oliver Mtukudzi (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images/GettyImages)
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Legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi passes away

Oliver Mtukudzi, the iconic Zimbabwean musician, passed away on Wednesday. He was 66 years old

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The Top 10 acts to watch at CTIJF

To help you navigate this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi has compiled a list of the top 10 not-to-be-missed shows.

Oliver Mtukudzi: Troubadour for troubled times

Oliver Mtukudzi: Troubadour for troubled times

Through his soul-stirring music, Mtukudzi is a potent symbol of Zimbabwe’s pain and resilience.

Tuku and friends: Oliver Mtukudzi has travelled a long road in his career

The musical Tuku train keeps on rolling

At age 60 and with 60 albums behind him, the legendary musician has been credited with largely being responsible for defining Zimbabwe’s sound.

Oliver Mtukudzi.

Tuku: Bringing light and hope

Zimbabwe’s master of song Oliver Mtukudzi has just turned 60. But he shows no signs of slowing down, even after the death of his son.

A passageway representing the slave trade from Africa to the Americas is among some of the elements of the exhibition which is on at the Museum Africa in Newton

Story of diaspora exiles many

The International Exhibition of Black Music reveals the iniquitous nature of halls of fame, writes Percy Zvomuya.

Mokoomba’s Rising Tide.

Mokoomba: Keeping the Tonga language alive through music

Mokoomba is a band from Zimbabwe but Mokoomba isn’t a Zimbabwean band and are different from the average Zimbabwean outfit in a lot of ways.

Brief union sealed by fate

Brief union sealed by fate

Chance brings two of Zimbabwe’s leading musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi and Thomas Mapfumo, together to share their thoughts and feelings