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The Jazz Epistles

"The global impact of jazz from South Africa is celebrated in this landmark collaboration between two of the country's iconic figures - Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela revisit the spirit of their 1959 adventures with the Jazz Epistles - the first black South African band to create international waves during the apartheid years. Ibrahim's richly melodic sextet Ekaya is joined by Masekela's effervescent and soulful trumpet and vocals. "

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