By: Natasha Archary
Late jazz icon Gloria Bosman will be celebrated at a memorial service which will be held on Friday, 17 March.
Bosman, who died on Tuesday, 14 March after a short illness will be laid to rest on Sunday.
The renowned jazz singer who was born on 31 October made her mark on the South African and international music scene.
Phemelo Motene is in conversation with Nicky B, as she pays tribute to a friend and much loved jazz musician, Gloria Bosman
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Family spokesperson, Titi Luzipo said Bosman was passionate about mentoring young artists.
“We have indeed lost a pioneer, we have lost a global icon, we have lost someone who believed in the eradication of femicide.
We have lost someone who believed in women and young children. She was so prominent in making sure that there is enough music, education in schools, teaching people how to be themselves in the creative industry.”
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa who paid a visit to the artist’s home in Soweto, said Bosman’s loss is one that touches the whole country.
Bosman’s memorial service will take place in Soweto, but details about her funeral have not been released yet.
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