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Don Clarke (born 1955 in Johannesburg) is a South African singer-songwriter, also known as The Songteller. [1] Clarke is notable for his music contribution to South African culture with songs that celebrate South African sport (Kick It Up), tell the story of heroes [2] and support social issues (Zuma Must Fall).
"Biko" was at the forefront of a stream of anti-apartheid music in the 1980s, [26] and sparked a worldwide interest in music exploring the politics and society of South Africa. [8] Along with songs such as "Free Nelson Mandela" by The Specials, and "Sun City" by Artists United Against Apartheid, "Biko" has been described as part of the ...
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Brenda Nokuzola Fassie was born in Langa, Cape Town on 3 November 1964, [6] the youngest of nine children. She was named after the American singer Brenda Lee. [6] Her father died when she was only two years old; with the help of her mother, a pianist, she soon started earning money by singing for tourists.
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Members also have access to a database of assigned South African radio amateur call signs. The SARL offers South African hams an online QSL system to capture and confirm local contacts with fellow radio amateurs. The organisation offers frequent amateur radio licence examination opportunities for people interested in obtaining their amateur ...
Asimbonanga was among several of his songs that were banned in South Africa. [4] The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Joan Baez, who included it on her recording Recently. Though Baez sang in her customary vocal style, the track included backing vocals drawn from traditional South African music, arranged by Caiphus Semenya. [18]
Artists United Against Apartheid was a 1985 protest group founded by activist and performer Steven Van Zandt and record producer Arthur Baker to protest against apartheid in South Africa. The group produced the song "Sun City" and the album Sun City that year, which is considered a notable anti-apartheid song. [1] [2]