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Jimmy Dludlu
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Songwriter
1
Guitarist
2
Co-Producer
2
Co-Performer
Bio
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Discography
Albums10
History In A Frame
History In A Frame2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
Black & Proud
Black & Proud2021 • AlbumTracks: 1
In The Groove
In The Groove2016 • AlbumTracks: 15
Live
Live2015 • AlbumTracks: 18
Tonota
Tonota2010 • AlbumTracks: 15
Jimmy Dludlu/Portrait
Jimmy Dludlu/Portrait2007 • AlbumTracks: 14
Corners of My Soul
Corners of My Soul2005 • AlbumTracks: 15
Afrocentric
Afrocentric2002 • AlbumTracks: 13
Essence of Rhythm
Essence of Rhythm2000 • AlbumTracks: 12
Echoes From The Past
Echoes From The Past1997 • AlbumTracks: 11
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