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Brenda Fassie
1964–2004
About Brenda Fassie
Called the Madonna of the Townships, Brenda Fassie grew up in Cape Town's Langa and became South Africa's most beloved pop star. Her song Black President, written in anticipation of Mandela's release, became one of the most politically charged pop songs in African history. She died at 39, but her music has never left.
Essential Tracks
1983Weekend Special
1997Vulindlela
1990Black President