Theuns JordaanSouth Africa |1971| AfrikaansTheuns Jordaan, a South African singer-songwriter, made an indelible mark on the music industry. His passion for music emerged during his studies in industrial psychology at the University of Stellenbosch. In 1992, he performed for the first time at The Terrace, a local bar, which inspired him to write his own songs. His debut album, "Vreemde Stad," released in 2000, achieved triple platinum status. His second album, "Tjailatyd," sold over 150,000 records. Jordaan collaborated with guitarist Anton L'Amour, adding depth to his soulful melodies. Although his vibrant career was cut short on November 17, 2021, his contributions to South African music endure.
Worsie VisserSouth Africa |1963| AfrikaansWorsie Visser (1963 – 4 May 1998) was a well known South African singer and songwriter. He sang popular songs such as 'Lekker ou Jan', 'Ek en My Meisie', 'Boesmanland', 'Gee die Hond Wind' and 'Osbraai op Kromdraai'. He died at age 35 in a plane crash at Saldanha.
Uche NnamNigeria |1920| EnglishGospel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam ut pulvinar nisl. Donec tincidunt, urna non tincidunt euismod, metus sem sodales est, eget suscipit lorem leo et purus. Donec id condimentum ante. Sed ultricies felis lectus. Praesent non turpis at quam imperdiet scelerisque. Pellentesque at placerat felis. Nullam aliquet nunc nec laoreet sagittis.
Salah RagabEgypt |1936| ArabicSalah Ragab was a renowned Egyptian musician and gifted drummer who left an indelible mark on music by fostering jazz in Egypt. Combining his military career with a love for jazz, he formed the iconic Cairo Jazz Band with Hartmut Geerken and Eduard Vizvari after a serendipitous meeting. Ragab's pivotal role as an educator in the military's music department led to the band's prominence, culminating in their 1969 debut at American University. Collaborations with Sun Ra and brief involvement with Germany's Embryo showcased his international influence. Despite his passing in 2008, Ragab's legacy as a catalyst for Egyptian jazz endures, resonating through generations.
Jonas GwangwaSouth Africa |1937| EnglishJonas Gwangwa (born Jonas Mosa Gwangwa) played a significant role in South African jazz history. Together with jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (then known as Dollar Brand), he was a member of the Jazz Epistles, the first black South African band to release an album. Gwangwa rose to prominence as a composer. In 1997, he composed the theme music for South Africa's Olympic bid as well as scores for films such as Cry Freedom, Generations, and Othello.