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South Africa: The Deep Humanity of Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa's Iconic Vocalist - and Mentor
The Conversation Africa, 8 February 2021
When icons pass on, the default is to memorialise them based on the merits of what they did, as opposed to the gift of who they were as human beings. Read more »
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South Africa: Sibongile Khumalo, the Transformative Singer Who Built an Archive of Classics
The Conversation Africa, 3 February 2021
South African singer Sibongile Khumalo (1957-2021) was born into a dynasty of musicians. Her grandfather was a maskandi artist. This is a popular form derived from indigenous Zulu… Read more »
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South Africa: Remembering Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa's Divine Diva
The Conversation Africa, 29 January 2021
The passing of Sibongile Khumalo at the far, far too young age of 63 was a body blow. Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Jazz Musician Sibongile Khumalo
SAnews.gov.za, 29 January 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to Jazz and Opera Musician, Dr Sibongile Khumalo, for advocating for the rights of performing arts, women, as well as human rights. Read more »
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South Africa: President Mourns Passing of Vocal Great Dr Sibongile Khumalo
Govt of SA, 28 January 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of multi-genre performer and music educator Dr Sibongile Khumalo. Read more »