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Following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dorothy Masuka at 83, Stan Mushava reflects on how she was denied a place both in Rhodesia and South Africa....

Songstress Dorothy Masuku once told South Africa's public broadcaster that music was like breathing for her.

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Bob Marley died more than three decades ago, yet he is still a strong cultural and musical influence. We explore why the singer affects millions of...