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Bokani Dyer

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Bokani Dyer is a South African pianist, composer and bandleader known for his eclectic style that blends elements of jazz, classical and traditional African music. Bokani began his music career as a child prodigy, and was a winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz in 2008. He's released several albums, including "In a New York Minute" and "Ekaya," which have received critical acclaim and solidified his place as one of the leading figures in the South African jazz scene.

Discography

Albums⁴

Neo Native

Neo Native2018 • albumTracks: 14

World Music

World Music2015 • albumTracks: 12

Emancipate the Story

Emancipate the Story2011 • albumTracks: 9

Kelenosi

KelenosiNaN • albumTracks: 8

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Ke Nako

Ke Nako2020 • singleTracks: 1

Hope Spring

Hope Spring2020 • singleTracks: 1

Hope Spring

Hope Spring2020 • singleTracks: 1

Mogaetsho

Mogaetsho2019 • singleTracks: 1

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