Sathima Bea Benjamin
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Beatrice "Sathima Bea" Benjamin (17 October 1936 – 20 August 2013) was a South African vocalist and composer, based for nearly 45 years in New York City.
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Birth name | Beatrice Benjamin |
Born | (1936-10-17)17 October 1936 Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa |
Died | 20 August 2013(2013-08-20) (aged 76) Cape Town |
Genres | South African jazz, vocal jazz, soul jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, lyricist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1955–2013 |
Labels | ekapa |
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