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Winston Mankunku

We lost a great South African musician today October 13th 2009.  Saxophonist,composer,  Winston Mankunku passed away this morning. Hamba Khahle Winston. May your music and artistry live forever.

Created by Hotep Idris Galeta Oct 13, 2009 at 3:40pm. Last updated by Hotep Idris Galeta Oct. 13, 2009.

Memorium to Alex Van Heerden

 This website would like to honour the memory of a great human being and gifted multi instrumentalist, musician Alex Van Heerden who was tragically killed in a car accident  in the first week of  the New Year. Alex was a very talented selfless person who always gave of himself, especially to those who were less fortunate than himself. He was very involved with music education with the children of farm workers around Cape Town. He had a magic touch and produced some great young up and coming musi… Continue

Created by Hotep Idris Galeta Jan 14, 2009 at 10:57am. Last updated by Hotep Idris Galeta Jan. 19, 2009.

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When I first arrived in New York in 1962, I was at a party where I was approached by an American student who remarked that he heard that I was from Africa.  During our conversation he asked me whether we had any fast food in Africa.     I then replied!.......... In Africa you had to be fast.........otherwise you become food!
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I’ve been pondering the significance to this network of the Egypt-like, “all seeing eye” insignia in the logo? Can someone fill me in please . . .? I think I must be missing something, re, a link bet…

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I am seeking to spearhead a regular Jam Session in Savannah, Ga. USA on beautiful River Street Plaza at the Riverboat Cruise Area. The premiere jazz networking group that honors the legends, feature…

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New content is availble at The Independent Ear at www.openskyjazz.com: Part two of our series of Ain't But a Few of Us conversations with black jazz writers telling their story... A conversation wi…

Started by Willard Jenkins Jun. 12, 2009.

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Live Virtual Gigs from your home or Office! Please contact me if interested. Ground floor opportuninty to perform live on the web. Audtion, web cam and mic oh and high speed internet required. Paid…

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