Jonas Gwangwa

trombone, composition · 1937–2021 · Soweto

Trombonist and composer born in Orlando East, Soweto, Jonas Gwangwa played in the Jazz Epistles before going into exile. He wrote the music for the film Cry Freedom, whose song was nominated for an Oscar in 1988.

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Styles

• South African jazz
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Blues for Hughie (1960)

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