BioSipho Gumede was a prominent South African jazz bass guitarist, born in 1949 in Cato Manor, Durban
After beginning his career as a session musician in the 1970s, Gumede went on to establish himself as a successful solo artist and bandleader in the 1980s, releasing several acclaimed albums that fused traditional South African rhythms with jazz and other contemporary styles.
Throughout his career, Gumede was a passionate social and political activist who used his music to draw attention to important issues such as apartheid and poverty.
He collaborated with many other musicians and played a key role in the development of the South African jazz scene, earning numerous awards and accolades along the way.
He passed away in 2004.
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