The Rumbling of the Fall of Rome: Vusi Mahlasela and "Chamber of Justice"

Vusi Mahlasela brings us the random tune for today. Sometimes called "The Voice of South Africa" for his work in African folk music, Vusi Mahlasela served as an inspiration for the anti-apartheid movement with songs that focused on freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation. He has collaborated with musicians such as Dave Matthews, Josh Groban and Taj Mahal, has performed at many famous live concert events such as Live 8 and Live Earth, and sang for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration in London. ITV used one of his songs as their theme song for their World Cup coverage in South Africa, and he also performed at the South Africa World Cup kickoff concert. This song, Chamber of Justice, is from his 2007 CD Guiding Star - that album garnered him Best Male Artist in the South Africa Music Awards. The song laments the corruption of justice by the rich and powerful.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vusi_Mahlasela