# Todd Matshikiza

> Todd Tozama Matshikiza was a South African jazz pianist, composer and journalist. As a journalist, he was a contributor to the innovative South African magazine Drum, in which he wrote in a unique style that came to be known as "Matshikese". He is also known for his book "Chocolates for my Wife", an autobiographical account of his experiences in South Africa and England. As a musician, Matshikiza is celebrated for composing the score of the jazz musical King Kong, as well as numerous choral works in South African traditional style, notably "Hamba Kahle". His legacy was celebrated as a Google Doodle on 25 September 2023.

*South African musician and journalist (1921–1968)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Singer / Musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q177220))
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1921
- **Died:** 1968-03-04
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 6.8 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 55.0 / 100

## Sources
- [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3e9dfe53-84d2-4507-8718-db308b5f2ad5)
- [تود ماتشيكيزا](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AF_%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%B4%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A7)
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- [Todd Tozama Matshikiza](https://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Tozama_Matshikiza)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2438475)

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