Ringo Hasn�t Lost His Touch
Monday, September 22, 2014

Ringo Madlingozi
Performing in front of a full house at the Botswanacraft, Ringo shared the stage with locals Shanti Lo, Nnunu Ramogotsi and Kearoma Rantao.
Held with the intent of raising funds for its social club, the event was already filled to capacity by 8 pm, indicative of the ever increasing popuarity of such jazz events that are flocked by enthusiasts.
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