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Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim, two of the biggest stars to emerge from South Africa, achieved success independently. But the two are cosmically linked by a single 1960 recording session.
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The Jazz Epistles: Abdullah Ibrahim with guest Terence Blanchard
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Jonas Gwangwa: The musician who embodied South Africa's struggle
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Bra Hugh's legacy lives on Southern & East African Tourism Update
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