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Arno Carstens, Musa Keys and PJ Powers are just some of the South African legends who have curated a playlist for Apple Music to commemorate 30 Years of Freedom in South Africa.
Arno Carstens, Musa Keys and PJ Powers are just some of the South African legends who have curated a playlist for Apple Music to commemorate 30 Years of Freedom in South Africa.

Music has always been a potent force in the liberation struggle, and nowhere is this more evident than in South Africa during the dark days of apartheid. 

From the haunting melodies of Miriam Makeba to the soul-stirring rhythms of Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim, music became a powerful tool for resistance, unity, and hope in the face of oppression.

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