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Johnny Dyani
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81
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4
Vocalist
4
Pianist
10
Bassist
1
Flutist
14
Composer
16
Songwriter
1
Liner Note Writer
4
Arranger
1
Keyboardist
1
Double Bassist
Bio
Johnny Dyani was a South African jazz musician and freedom fighter who defied apartheid's oppression through his music and activism. His music was a distinct double-bass combination of traditional African rhythms with American jazz. He began his musical journey with the Blue Notes, an influential multiracial jazz band in South Africa, before going into exile in Europe in the early 1960s. Dyani's activism complemented his artistry, as he vocally supported the anti-apartheid movement. His music conveyed powerful messages about freedom and human rights, notably in albums like "Witchdoctor's Son." Though he passed away at 40 in 1986, his legacy endures, serving as a reminder of the transformative potential of music and the enduring fight for justice.
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