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Moses Khumalo

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Moses Khumalo was a South African jazz saxophonist known for his incredible talent. He first learned to play the piano before gaining mastery of the saxophone in 1995. In 1995, his debut performance at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival earned him acclaim in the jazz world. He was a member of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa's band and worked with notable musicians, including Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, and Paul Hanmer. Moses passed in 2006 from unspecified causes.

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Best o Moses Khumalo2010 • AlbumTracks: 15

Ibuyile2005 • albumTracks: 11

Mntungwa2002 • albumTracks: 10

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