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http://www.ted.com - South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela dedicates his song, "Thula Mama," to all women -- with a special mention for his grandmother, who showed spine-tingling bravery in the face of apartheid-era police oppression. His story, voice and music will leave you speechless.
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http://www.ted.com - After Vusi Mahlasela played a 3-song set at TEDGlobal (including the moving "Thula Mama"), the audience simply wouldn't let him go. This charming encore, "Woza," showcases his brilliant guitar playing and multilingual lyrics.
"He was a voice during the revolution, a voice of hope, sort of like a Woody Guthrie or Bob Dylan of South Africa, and he still is." ?DAVE MATTHEWS
See Vusi Mahlasela at Ordway Center Sat, Feb 7, 2009.
Visit ordway.org for more
![Vusi Mahlasela \"When You Come Back\" from Live 8](http://img.youtube.com/vi/akFP6Y5bLEs/2.jpg "Vusi Mahlasela \\"When You Come Back\\" from Live 8")
![Vusi Mahlasela: \"Thula Mama\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/LW0SMk-HJ3M/2.jpg "Vusi Mahlasela: \\"Thula Mama\\"")
![Vusi Mahlasela: \"Woza\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/FbcHBqUchiE/2.jpg "Vusi Mahlasela: \\"Woza\\"")
![Vusi Mahlasela at TEDglobal-\"Woza\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/p0p7XYgUkig/2.jpg "Vusi Mahlasela at TEDglobal-\\"Woza\\"")
![46664 Mandela\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/U3Vp_JvB1lU/2.jpg "46664 Mandela\")
![Vusi Mahlasela - \"River Jordan\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/RlxZYyMq65M/2.jpg "Vusi Mahlasela - \\"River Jordan\\"")
