Jazz legend Jonas Mosa Gwangwa dies
South African trombonist, composer and cultural activist, Jonas Mosa Gwangwa died on 23 January 2021 in Johannesburg at age 83.
“A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, our hearts beat with profound loss. Dr Gwangwa's international and activist contribution to and participation in the areas of music, theatre and the arts, in general, is contained in the memory and minds of millions across the world and we are blessed and grateful to have been part of a life and legacy of love and avant-garde creativity that spans the space of over seven decades,” said the family in a statement.
#JonasGwangwa �� Rest In Peace my friend - heartbroken 4 great memories with a special friend ... thank you @BillyMonama for the pics pic.twitter.com/tiydL4SMax
— Hotstix (@siphohotstix) January 24, 2021
The details of memorial and burial services will be announced soon.
