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Legendary Jazz Musician Philip Tabane has died

Posted on by Molly Mwangi

A statement released by the South African Department of Arts and Culture local jazz musician Phillip Tabane has died.

The department made the announcement on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of one of South Africa’s most innovative Jazz Guitarists, described as a quintessential African performer Dr Philip Tabane. He held two honorary doctorates in music & was a part of Department of Arts and Culture’s Living Legends Legacy Programme.”

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Tributes continue to pour to fallen Jazz veteran Philip Tabane

Posted on by Purity Lisa
Musician Philip Tabane died on Friday morning at the Mamelodi hospital in Pretoria.

He was best known for his hits which include Nkupi and Muvhango.

He has been admitted to the hospital two days before he met his death, for an age-related illness.

“We were with him just yesterday evening. Doctors called this morning to ask the family to come and see him. It was a massive shock to all of us and the news is still quite fresh. We console ourselves with the knowledge that he was surrounded by family when he passed‚” Dr Sello Galane‚ his close friend said.

Philip was born in Pretoria and formed music trio The Malombo Jazz Men, at a young age. He even received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAMAs in 1998.

Despite his old age, he continued to perform.

Tributes

https://twitter.com/LekobaJacob/status/997422408654118912

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