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South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai's ‘a few of my favourite places’ playlist

South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai curates a mix of her 'favourite places’ in playlist form, featuring music by Oumou Sangaré, Skunk Anansie, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

Thandiswa Mazwai is one of the most influential South African musicians around today. She has been at the forefront of change in South African music since the late 90s with her politically-conscious lyrics and stunning vocals, both as a solo artist and lead singer of ground-breaking trio Bongo Maffin.

She has curated a mix of her 'favourite places’ in playlist form, featuring music by Oumou Sangaré, Skunk Anansie, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

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30 minutes

Music Played

  • Afroamérica Ensemble

    Cantos y Toques Yorubas: Cantos a Ochún y Oyá (Yoruba-Iyesá)

  • Oumou Sangaré

    Ah Ndiya

  • Madosini

    Nontwayiyo

  • Skunk Anansie

    My Ugly Boy

  • Lee “Scratch” Perry

    Disco Devil

  • Pongo

    Bruxos

  • Thandiswa Mazwai feat. Appleseed

    Lahlumlenze

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