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Madosini

Latozi Mpahleni (1943-2022), known more popularly as Madosini, was a South African Xhosa musician who played the uhadi (bow), umrhubhe (mouth bow), and isitolotolo (jaw harp).

The lesson of the turtle and the dove

The South African musician known as Madosini passed away in 2022. She was one of the last of a generation who learnt to play traditional Xhosa instruments, in so doing sharing the spirituality, dignity, and joy of Xhosa culture through her inimitable song.