South Africa Honours Musical Icons in Stamp Collection

The South African Post Office has honoured late music legends with a series of stamps to commemorate the lives of musicians those who contributed to the musical canon and the wider society.

South African Music Legends - Postage Stamps

PHOTO ESSAYS: South African Music Legends - Postage Stamps

A set of postage stamps commemorating South African music legends. Each stamp features a portrait of the musician by well-known graphic artist Vumile Mavumengwana, who has also produced a range of ...

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