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Sathima Bea Benjamin
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SATHIMA sings ELLINGTON
SATHIMA sings ELLINGTON2009 • AlbumTracks: 10
Cape Town Love
Cape Town Love2008 • AlbumTracks: 8
Southern Touch
Southern Touch2008 • AlbumTracks: 8
Song Spirit
Song Spirit2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
A Morning In Paris
A Morning In Paris1997 • AlbumTracks: 12
African Songbird
African Songbird1976 • AlbumTracks: 3
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