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Jonas Gwangwa Fans

Jonas Mosa Gwangwa (born 1937 in Orlando East, Soweto) has been an important figure in South African jazz for over 40 years. After the group broke up he continued to be important to the South African music scene and then later abroad. In the 1960s he began to gain noticed in the United States and in 1965 he was featured in a "Sound Of Africa" concert at Carnegie Hall. The others at the concert inc

27/10/2023

History is scattered with the ambitions, wishes & triumphs of many; it is both a guide and marker for where we have come together as a people to correct the injustices of our past as well as the ‘stake in the storyline’ which celebrates our humanity.

- we constantly have the responsibility to keep the charge and maintain the path for future generations to take on the mantle and forge their own purpose… 🇿🇦
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The Funeral (September 25, 1987) Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupThe Funeral (September 25, 1987) · George FentonCry Freedom℗ 1987 Geffen RecordsReleased on: 1987-01-01Producer: ...

22/10/2023

The official website is in development and will showcase Ntate Gwangwa’s works, including your favourite songs like , , , and many more!

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19/10/2023

Flowers of the Nation 💐

Jonas Gwangwa - Flowers of the Nation (Official Audio) Official Audio for 'Flowers of the Nation' by Jonas Gwangwa.Download or Stream here: https://Legacy.lnk.to/JGFOTNLYOfficial Jonas Gwangwa Social Media Platfo...

19/10/2023

Thank you Maxwell Mojapelo Foundation ❤️

Mosa Jonas Gwangwa was born in Orlando East, Soweto on 19th October 1937.

The master trombonist whose career is associated with the Jazz Epistles, the Union of South Africa, Shakawe and Amandla Cultural Ensemble will be remembered for classics like Kgomo, Morwa, Flowers of the Nation and Ulibambe Lingashoni.

In 2010 Dr Gwangwa was honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold.

18/10/2023

Designed for Black British musicians interested in composing music for film, the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative offers real-world experience combined with one-on-one mentorship and once-in-a-lifetime networking opportunities. 🎬🎼🎺🎭https://www.oscars.org/learn/jonas-gwangwa-initiative

So they say jazz is for Sunday and so keep on digging and searching...Herewith the permission of The Schadeberg Movie Company, I am sharing an extract from The Seven Ages of Music show with the presenter - David Phetoe filmed in 1992 featuring the performance by legendary trombonist, singer, composer, and bandleader - Jonas Gwangwa. Song title: Temporary Inconvenience.
Copyright ©️ Film produced by The Schadeberg Movie Company.

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23/09/2023

“It’s almost Sunday anyway!” 😎👨🏾‍🎨🎶
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So they say jazz is for Sunday and so keep on digging and searching...Herewith the permission of The Schadeberg Movie Company, I am sharing an extract from The Seven Ages of Music show with the presenter - David Phetoe filmed in 1992 featuring the performance by legendary trombonist, singer, composer, and bandleader - Jonas Gwangwa. Song title: Temporary Inconvenience. Copyright ©️ Film produced by The Schadeberg Movie Company. #southafricanmusic #southafricanlegends #jonasgwangwa #southafricanmusicheritage

23/09/2023

🇿🇦 Our heritage comprises of:

🛖 Tangible
our historical sites, buildings, monuments, objects in museums, artefacts and archives.

⛰ Natural
our waterways, landscapes, woodlands, bogs, uplands, native wildlife, insects, plants, trees, birds and animals .

🪘Intangible
our customs, sports, music, dance, folklore, crafts, skills, and traditions.

Our tangible, intangible and natural heritage and all the associated myths, legends, traditions, and memories provide us with a common language and insight that enables us to communicate on a deep level with each other and to express ourselves in a unique way to the outside world.

22/09/2023

What is Heritage?
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Our heritage is what we have inherited from the past, to value and enjoy in the present, and to preserve and pass on to future generations.

27/04/2023

Not many South Africans can celebrate this day the way in which it is intended to signify the from the social injustices of our past.
A lot of our citizens still live in fear, subjugation, squalor & inhumane circumstances.

While we take time out to be with our families & friends or just simply pay our respects to those that lost their lives to protect our freedoms; let us also be conscious that even today:
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26/04/2023

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Rest in Harmony & glorious Rhythm LEGEND! 🕯🤍🕊

Harry Belafonte dies at 96 Harry Belafonte, a multi-talented entertainer and activist who broke barriers in the industry and was instrumental in the civil rights movement has died at 9...

15/04/2023

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08/04/2023

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Never forgotten, ever present - from our history books as a prolific activist; to many South African wedding celebrations!

Tom Hark of Jack Lerole performed by Billy Monama, Themba Mokoena and Sibusiso Lerole

19/08/2022

"The music that binds us all remains."

Tom Hark of Jack Lerole performed by Billy Monama, Themba Mokoena and Sibusiso Lerole The Grazroots Project revisit Jack "Big Voice" Lerole's Old classic titled "Tom Hark" performed by Special Guest; Sibusiso Lerole on pennywhistle. Rhythm G...

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