Jazz Guru Katumbela Laid To Rest
Monday, September 18, 2017
Colleagues put Katumbela's casket in its final resting place PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
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.
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