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Jonas Gwangwa

South African musician (1937-2021)

Fame43.9
Momentum2.6
South Africa rank#206
Wikipedia449

Lived 1937–2021, aged 84South Africa

South Africa MusiciansSinger / Musician

Wikipedia
7 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in South Africa
#206
Musicians
Era
1937–2021
Aged 84
Known for
Sophiatown
2003

Summary

Updated 2026-06-13

Jonas Mosa Gwangwa was a South African jazz musician, songwriter and producer. He was an important figure in South African jazz for more than 40 years.

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43.9

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Momentum2.6

Historical7.7

Source confidence75.0

Completeness75.0

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#206

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Discogs
database · discogs.com
Low confidence
Jonas Gwangwa
wikipedia · af.wikipedia.org
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چوناس جوانجوا
wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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