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Brass, class, steel and sorrow: Jonas Gwangwa cut close to the bone
The trombonist’s music-making was inextricably tied up with South Africa’s struggle for freedom
‘Amandla’ review: Blood, tears and music of the struggle
‘Amandla’s’ status as a cultural rallying point during apartheid is captured in this Sounds review, republished in Chimurenga’s book ‘Festac 77’
From festival to John Vorster: Molefe Pheto on attending Festac ’77 uninvited
The musician and activist relives the political import of Festac ’77
Struggle songs let us be heard
Understanding how these are used to mobilise people will advance our democratic project
Songs now more about psychotic ambition than social harmony
It has been almost 12 years since the release of struggle documentary Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony. How have struggle songs changed?
City censors satirical climate change poster
The City of Durban has censored a satirical poster by <em>Amandla!</em> that suggests President Jacob Zuma will create a million climate change jobs.