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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 23 Jan 2019 : 21:31:54
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Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's Afro-jazz legend, dies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46976005
He came to prominence in the 1970s as one of voices of the revolution fighting white-minority rule.
His lyrics often carried social messages about HIV/Aids and coded political commentary.
His 2001 song Wasakara, meaning "You Are Too Old", was banned as it was seen as a reference to leader Robert Mugabe, who was ousted 16 years later aged 93.
The singer and guitarist mixed several different styles to create his own distinctive Afro-jazz sound, known to his fans as "Tuku Music"..................
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Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's Afro-jazz legend, dies
