Jonas Gwangwa – Flowers Of The Nation

Jonas Gwangwa (born Jonas Mosa Gwangwa) played an influential role in the evolution of South African jazz. Along with jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (then known as Dollar Brand), he was a member of the Jazz Epistles, the first black South African band to release an album. Gwangwa went on to become an award-winning composer. In addition to writing the scores for such films as Cry Freedom, Generations, and Othello, he composed the theme music for South Africa's Olympic bid in 1997.

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Tracklist

A1. Batsumi
A2. Kgomo (Wedding Song)
A3. Shebeen
B1. Diphororo
B2. Ledimo (The Giant)
C1. Flowers Of The Nation
C2. Barungwa
C3. Freedom For Some Is Freedom For Free
D1. Time Up
D2. Diphororo (Vocal Mix)