Jazz Guru Katumbela Laid To Rest

Colleagues put Katumbela's casket in its final resting place PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Colleagues put Katumbela's casket in its final resting place PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Jazz maestro, Soares Katumbela was laid to rest at the Phomolong Cemetery in Phakalane on Saturday morning in an emotional send-off. Grief-stricken people, including his family, friends, local artists and other dignitaries paid their last respects.

A black cloud befell the local jazz music and the Katumbela family after the jazz icon died in a burning car the previous Thursday.

All the speakers, some overcome with emotions spoke of Katumbela aka DJ SK as a caring, humble, passionate, go-getter and a humble soul. His family though, pointed out that they had accepted the passing on of the deceased and would like to heal. A number of heart-broken speakers vowed to keep his legacy and passion in keeping the jazz industry alive.

Editor's Comment
Closure as pain lingers

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