Sathima Bea Benjamin, jazz singer and activist, has died at age 76.
According to the New York Times, Benjamin passed away on Tuesday, August 20, at her home in Cape Town. Her cause of death has not yet been determined.
Born in Johannesburg, the South African vocalist recorded alongside the likes of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, before she reportedly went on to become an ambassador for her homeland and a beacon of principled objection to apartheid.
After relocating to New York City with her husband and acclaimed pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim, the internationally renowned jazz singer gave birth to her son, Tsakwe, and daughter, Tsidi (who is also known today as rapper Jean Grae).
During an interview with Revolt TV, Tsidi reflected on her parent’s decision to enrich their lives with a wealth of African culture. “I think they were so ahead of their time in thinking in terms of being individuals and saying,...
According to the New York Times, Benjamin passed away on Tuesday, August 20, at her home in Cape Town. Her cause of death has not yet been determined.
Born in Johannesburg, the South African vocalist recorded alongside the likes of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, before she reportedly went on to become an ambassador for her homeland and a beacon of principled objection to apartheid.
After relocating to New York City with her husband and acclaimed pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim, the internationally renowned jazz singer gave birth to her son, Tsakwe, and daughter, Tsidi (who is also known today as rapper Jean Grae).
During an interview with Revolt TV, Tsidi reflected on her parent’s decision to enrich their lives with a wealth of African culture. “I think they were so ahead of their time in thinking in terms of being individuals and saying,...
- 8/30/2013
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
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