The Movers, a cornerstone of South Africa's mbaqanga and afro-funk scenes, fused American jazz, soul, and funk with homegrown township magic to create infectious, radio-ready grooves that pierced the apartheid divide.
Formed in 1967, this tight-knit outfit; anchored by founders Norman Hlongwane, Oupa…
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