My Century - Using the Media to Make the World Aware of Apartheid

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Using the Media to Make the World Aware of ApartheidUsing the Media to Make the World Aware of Apartheid

Released On: 14 Apr 1999

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Helped by Miles Davis and Harry Belafonte - Hugh Masekela had a hit with Stimela

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