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Ray Phiri

Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri (23 March 1947 – 12 July 2017)

South African musical giant, and struggle activist, Ray Phiri, has passed away from lung cancer at the age of 70. Phiri, who achieved international fame through his work with Paul Simon, started his career as a professional musician in the late 1960s when he joined the band, The Five Boys. More famously Phiri was the lead member … Read more

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