The Artistry of Bheki Mseleku

Bheki Mseleku is widely regarded as one of the most gifted, technically accomplished and emotionally expressive jazz musicians to have emerged from South Africa. His individualistic and eclectic sound draws on American, classical and township influences. He had no apparent formal music training and...

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Main Author: Lilley, Andrew
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Published: African Minds 2021
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