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May 17, 2013 · 2.7K views 10 years ago. Feature Documentary on Nelson Mandela. Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the remarkable life of one of the world’s most important icons. The...
Jul 24, 2018 · Osmo Vänskä led an evening of pageantry celebrating the life journey of Nelson Mandela on his centenary—through words, video tributes and music on July 20 at Orchestra Hall. Transcript. Follow...
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- We Miss You Manelo (1989) – Chicco Twala. Although this song talks about missing Manelo, it’s actually dedicated to Nelson Mandela. Chicco was forced to self-censor because apartheid laws prohibited freedom of expression regarding the political climate and the detention of anti-apartheid leaders.
- Asimbonanga (1987) – Johnny Clegg. Asimbonanga was recorded at a time when the apartheid government forbade the display of any images about the struggle the icon.
- House of Exile (1992) – Lucky Dube. This is the title track of the late reggae star Lucky Dube’s 1992 album. In the song Lucky Dube sings: “Freedom fighter standing on a mountain in a foreign country.”
- Never Again (1994) – Prophets of Da City. The Cape Town crew, which we featured earlier this month as one of the progenitors of South African hip hop, introduced the genre to the country as a way to criticise a political system that was decried the world over.
Sep 1, 2013 · Music for Mandela: Directed by Jason Bourque. With Nelson Mandela, Rob Allingham, Eddie Daniels, Estelle. Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the remarkable life of one of the world's most important icons. The effects of this relationship continue to ripple through the poorest South African townships as well as the world stage.
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- Free Nelson Mandela, The Specials.
- Mandela (Bring Him Back Home), Hugh Masekela.
- Asimbonanga, Johnny Clegg.
- When You Come Back, Vusi Mahlasela.
Nelson Mandela. Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the remarkable life of one of the world's most important icons. The effects of this relationship continue to ripple...
Dec 6, 2013 · December 6, 20135:00 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. By. Gwen Ansell. 2-Minute Listen. South African President Nelson Mandela joins the choral group at the signing of the country's new...
