On Sunday, the world lost one of the biggest names in music. Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy that spans decades and genres. Jones was also a philanthropist who produced one of the most successful charity singles ever made, “We Are the World,” from 1985. Host Marco Werman speaks with well-known South African musician Sipho Mabuse about Jones’ outsized influence and what he meant to South Africans.
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