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Sathima Bea Benjamin

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SATHIMA sings ELLINGTON2009 • AlbumTracks: 10

Southern Touch2008 • AlbumTracks: 8

Cape Town Love2008 • AlbumTracks: 8

Song Spirit2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

A Morning In Paris1997 • AlbumTracks: 12

African Songbird1976 • AlbumTracks: 3

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