“Mam Busi Mhlongo inspired the type of sound that I do in my music and I have learned a lot about the spiritual musical journey through following her footsteps and that was her speciality,' said Dube.
The tribute music concert, titled Isikhumbuzo, kicked off on 29 March and is set to end on 02 April 2023 at the South African State Theatre.
Mhlongo's storytelling through music was also widely regarded as politically influential, speaking to issues such as tribalism and racism. ' SA State Theatre March 27, 2023 The Tembisa songbird said, naturally, Mhlongo has inspired the type of sound in her music. “The art’s role in a nutshell is to communicate and educate about changes to people who genuinely care for the arts and what's happening around them. Artists have been a good example to society by showing the world a better way to live in such a hard time in our country,” said Dube.
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