30 Years of Freedom: Songs that defined South Africa’s last decades

South African pop star, Brenda Fassie.

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“What makes South African people so special is that we sing, we dance, even when we are faced with death,” says dancer and choreographer Gregory Manqoma.

As the Rainbow Nation marks the 30th anniversary of the first post-apartheid elections on April 27, 2024, Manqoma is among a group of influential South Africans who have selected songs that have been the soundtrack to the country’s socio-political and cultural transformation.

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