CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African singer Zahara, who rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered her unique version of ...

A self-taught musician who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice. By John Yoon Zahara, the South African singer-songwriter whose ...

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The collection consists of printed materials, including programs, press kits, prints, slides and posters from various award presentations given by the syndicated television program Soul Train from ...

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Zahara’s music inspired a post-apartheid South Africa, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s spirit. CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African singer Zahara, who rose from an impoverished rural ...