Legendary jazz musician and political activist Jonas Gwangwa will be laid to rest on Friday after a special provincial funeral in Johannesburg.
Gwagwa died at the age of 83 last week, two weeks after the death of his wife, Violet Gw . The trombone player is known for hit songs such as Batsumi, among others.
He was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga for his contribution to music and his anti-apartheid activism.
He passed away on the third anniversary of the death of fellow jazz legend Hugh Masekela and Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi.
We are coming to you from Sophiatown, Johannesburg where the late Jazz maestro, composer, trombonist and cultural activist Ntate Jonas Gwangwa will be laid to rest. #RIPJonasGwangwa pic.twitter.com/DyjAwW9Se3
— KhayelihleKhumalo (@KhayaJames) January 29, 2021
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