Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

Kujenga

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Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We are joined by Zwide Ndwandwe member of the group Kujenga. He talks about what the band stands for and what we can expect from them at the next follow the Blue Note private event.
22 Sep 2024 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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