State funeral
State funeral of a Great States Man, Poet, Playwright, Essayist, Noble prize nominee, Vaclav Havel laid to rest on the 23rd of December 2011. The playlist was solemnly filled with farewell songs a tribute to his life in the Czech Republic and the world.
Havel was the first president of the Czech Republic (1993-2003). Cesária Évora was a Cape Verdean popular singer, nicknamed The Barefoot Diva for performing without shoes. She was also paid tribute to. She passed away on the 17th of December 2011.
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Playlist:
Oliver Mtukudzi – Neria (Mahube) [Zimbabwe] (Sheer Sound)
Vusi Mahlasela – Sleep Tight Margaret [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – A Prayer for Our Time [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Red Song [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – When You Come Back [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Hugh Masekela – Thimlela [South Africa] (Columbia Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Loneliness [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Hugh Masekela – Mamoshaba [South Africa] (Columbia Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Weeping [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Fountain [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Silang Mabele [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Vusi Mahlasela – Ntate Mahlasela [South Africa] (ATO Records)
Cesaria Evora – Angola [Cape Verde] (Lusafrica)
Djodje – Check in [Cape Verde] (Broda Music)
Cesaria Evora – Sodade [Cape Verde] (Lusafrica)
Djodje – Close Your Eyes [Cape Verde] (Broda Music)