Sadness over music icon’s death
Government expressed sadness and condolences after mbhaqanga music legend David Masondo died on Sunday.
Condolences poured in on Monday for South Africa’s Mbhaqanga music legend David Masondo of the Soul Brothers who died at the weekend.
Masondo died on Sunday at the Garden City hospital in Johannesburg, aged 67.
President Jacob Zuma expressed sadness over his death.
“The whole nation mourns this talented icon of our country, whose music not only put South Africa on the global stage but also could be heard in the streets, in the valleys and all corners of our country. It was music for the whole family,” said the president.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa also conveyed his condolences, saying the Soul Brothers group entertained communities in the rural areas.
“The group being formed in 1974, during the darkest times in the history of our country, entertained the working class communities and the rural poor, speaking to their challenged of the day and giving them hope,” said the Minister.
At the time of Masondo’s death, Soul Brothers was busy recording their 39th album.
They remained the mbhaqanga and traditional music pioneers for over three decades and in 1983, they recorded an album with the legendary Hugh Masekela, Mthethwa said.
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