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Now playing Next South Africa South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela The man known as the “father of South African jazz”, who used his music to oppose racial segregation, has died aged 78. 23/01/2018
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Now playing Next Cult Baku Jazz Festival kicks off in Azerbaijan The Azerbaijani capital hosted its 12th annual Jazz festival with concerts, exhibitions and workshops springing up across the city. 25/10/2017
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Now playing Next Cult George Benson at the Montreux Jazz Festival Legendary 74 old American jazz-man George Benson performed for the 25th time at this year's Montreux Jazz festival, proving he still has the voice. 17/07/2017
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Now playing Next Cult A new spin on the music of Zoltán Kodály The world of funk and jazz – with a twist. 01/03/2017
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Now playing Next Cult Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans dies at 94 At the age of 94, Belgian jazz musician and harmonica player Toots Thielemans has died in his sleep. He will be remembered as the Jazz Master. 22/08/2016
Now playing Next Cult A fusion of legends and prodigies at Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit. 04/07/2016
Now playing Next Cinema 'Miles Ahead': inside a jazz icon's creative block No conventional biopic: actor-director Don Cheadle chose to tap Miles Davis's years of self-imposed seclusion and musical muteness. 01/04/2016
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