Five years after the passing of legendary Ray Chikapa Phiri, the Ray Phiri Arts Institute and Toda Holdings has honoured the works of the musician in his home town of Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Ray Chikapa Phiri played in an iconic band called Stimela.

Born Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri, on March 23, 1947, and died on July 12, 2017, the legendary jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician travelled the world over. 

As a token of honour and appreciation, an exhibition was recently established in South Africa’s province of Mpumalanga.

In the programme this week, we speak to people who are involved in this initiative, including Ray Chikapa Phiri’s widow, Rabelani Phiri.

We also hear from two of Stimela band members talking about Stimela’s genesis and legacy.

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Five years after the passing of legendary Ray Chikapa Phiri, the Ray Phiri Arts Institute and Toda Holdings has honoured the works of the musician in his home town of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Ray Chikapa Phiri played in an iconic band called Stimela.
Born Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri, on March 23, 1947, and died on July 12, 2017, the legendary jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician travelled the world over.&nbsp;
As a token of honour and appreciation, an exhibition was recently established in South Africa&rsquo;s province of Mpumalanga.
In the programme this week, we speak to people who are involved in this initiative, including Ray Chikapa Phiri&rsquo;s widow, Rabelani Phiri.
We also hear from two of Stimela band members talking about Stimela&rsquo;s genesis and legacy.
Tune in for more&hellip;

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice. Africa needs to champion its own cause by sustaining the indigenous knowledge systems that exist within the African people themselves. We will also engage intellectuals who will build on scientific facts.”

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice.

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