Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

#2  Yonela Mnana

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Yonela is authentic and true to his calling. As a pianist composer and educator, he talks about why listening is a superior sense, through which he navigates the world and gives his thoughts on music education.
Season 1 / Episode 2 3 Dec 2023 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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