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Aura Lewis
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Bio
Aura Lewis, was an African musician and community activist with a unique life path. Born in South Africa, her family fled apartheid and moved through several African countries. She later moved to New York and became involved in the civil rights movement. In Jamaica, Lewis toured with Jimmy Cliff, recorded with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Bob Marley and the Wailers, collaborated with Pamela Reid on vocal work, and other projects. After decades of exile, she returned to Johannesburg. Lewis died in 2015 after a stroke.
Discography
Albums2
Afrikan Child
Afrikan Child2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Itshe
Itshe2000 • AlbumTracks: 11
Singles1
Azania
Azania2010 • SingleTracks: 1
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