Gloria Bosman

2023 - 3 - 15

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Renowned South African Jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies at 50 (The Standard)

Bosman's family released a statement confirming her passing, saying that she had died peacefully at home after a short illness.

Bosman's death comes in the wake of two other high-profile deaths in the South African music industry, namely Costa Titch and AKA. After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family,” read the statement in part. Her passing was a loss not only for her family and friends but also for the music industry, which had lost one of its brightest stars. We will dearly miss her presence of mind in our engagements, her humanity, compassion and empathy for her fellow composers,” said SAMRO Board Chairperson Nicholas Maweni. SAMRO Board Chairperson Nicholas Maweni expressed his sadness at the loss of Bosman, saying that she had added a unique perspective to the Board during her short tenure. Her death was confirmed by the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), where she served on the Board until her untimely passing.

Well-loved Jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman dies aged ... (Mail and Guardian)

The news was shared in a statement released by the South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), saying the musician left “a lasting legacy with her ...

So I’m doing masterclasses, workshops and doing a residency at one of the arts schools. I try to make sure the recording stays pure so that people can feel they were in the concert,” she shared. “My dad loved playing Ella Fitzgerald and that was my first encounter with jazz music and already in church we were toying around with Aretha Franklin the old negro spirituals that were a combination of African sounds and western musical culture. Born and raised in Soweto, the multi award-winning musician is known for her unique versatile sound and her ability to sing across various genres. “Samro mourns the passing of legendary jazz composer, singer and Samro’s non-executive board member Gloria Bosman. The cause of death was not yet known.

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies ... (Westmeath Independent)

Her career began in 1999 with the acclaimed album Tranquility.

“Gloria Bosman belongs to a generation of female musical greats who refused to submit to patriarchal stereotypes in a male dominated industry. “As a composer and a performing artist, in the short period that Ms Bosman was a member of the board, she added a perspective that comprised of a rich blend of insights on member aspirations as well as the direction that our organisation should continue to march towards,” said Samro board chairman Nicholas Maweni. She was a fiery and militant revolutionary in the creative sector,” the ANC said in a statement.

Mzansi pays tributes to award-winning jazz musician Gloria Bosman (Independent Online)

Fellow musicians, celebs and fans are still in shock following Bosman's untimely death on Tuesday, March 14.

Our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones in this time.’’ Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of Gloria Bosman. Condolences to her family loved ones and those who loved and supported her career.” “Just this past weekend, she was performing here in the Eastern Cape after the release of her latest album. Thank you for believing in me and leaving me with so many beautiful memories, ‘Strings Are Touched’ will continue to rise🎻🎸. “The National Arts Festival is devastated by the news that Gloria Bosman has passed away. Gloria became a regular on my show with Thank you for your amazing talents Auntie @gloriabosman may your beautiful soul rest in peace. Sipho sent me Gloria who was studying at Pretoria Tech. So vibrant, super amazing and exceptionally inspiring - now gone too soon. Former public protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, tweeted: “So vibrant, super amazing and exceptionally inspiring - now gone too soon. Actor Sello Maake kaNcube wrote: “We are allowed to allow words to fail us at times!

South Africa pays tribute to 'exceptionally inspiring' Gloria Bosman (News24)

The award-winning jazz music maestro died, after a short illness, at her home, surrounded by family, in the early hours of Tuesday.

"She was a fiery and militant revolutionary in the creative sector," the statement read. We will dearly miss her presence of mind in our engagement, her humanity, compassion and empathy for her fellow composers." "She will be sorely missed, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to all friends and family." "Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of Gloria Bosman," she continued. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and all her friends. Bosman's death was confirmed in a press statement by the South African Music Rights Organisation, where she was a non-executive board member. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of Gloria Bosman. Her music brought me so many hours of happiness and joy. Bosman's love for singing started in her church choir. "We appeal for your compassion and space during this time of overwhelming grief. "After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family." May your beautiful soul rest in peace."

Tributes pour in for Soweto-born jazz legend, Gloria Bosman ... (Soweto Urban)

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has expressed sadness following the passing of its board member, Gloria Bosman (50) who passed away ...

Our industry has lost a giant.” “Ms Bosman was an energetic and passionate Board member who fully supported the organisation’s strategic direction, including diversifying income streams for SAMRO and vigorously protecting members’ interests by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. ALSO READ:

Connie Chiume pleads with SA to keep Gloria Bosman's legacy alive (Eyewitness News)

Jazz singer and songwriter Gloria Bosman has died at the age of 50 after a short illness.

We are so sad that we lost one of our icons, the type of person who respected the arts so much, the person who went to school for it and sacrificed time. [#ZiziKodwa]: “I must admit as a country and probably as the goverment we have not appreciated the role of arts and culture.” "I don't know what is happening in our country but it's so sad that we are losing such talented people in our country who could have still continued to contribute.