Judith Sephuma celebrates young voices

JOHANNESBURG - The Mayibuye iAfrica Concern is returning to the iconic Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein at the end of June.
This year's event is themed the Rebirth of Ubuntu.
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And it's a tribute to South Africa's Youth Month and the resilience of South Africa's young people.
It will be a 4.5 hour musical experience for fans of Maskandi, Afro-soul, Kwela and African jazz.
One of the stars of the show is South Africa's Jazz and Afro-soul sensation, Judith Sephuma.

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