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The Choral Life - Franco Prinsloo's Miracle Tree

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Otto van der Walt spoke to Franco Prinsloo about a new production he wrote called Miracle Tree based on a poem by Bongekile Mbanjwa called "Isihlahla Sezimanga". Extracts from this interview were featured on the episode of the 12th of October 2025 of The Choral Life.
13 Oct 2025 English South Africa Music

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