How the late Quincy Jones is remembered in South Africa

The World

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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