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Music Feature: Celebrating Heritage Through Song

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This Heritage Day, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a soulful journey through the songs that echo our history and identity. From Jonas Gwangwa’s “Dikgomo” to Letta Mbulu’s “There’s Music in the Air” and Ami Faku’s “Inde Lendlela,” this feature is a moving reminder of the power of music to preserve culture, memory, and pride.
24 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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