Solomon Linda: Biography, Facts and Career
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Solomon Popoli Linda (1909 – 8 September 1962), also known as Solomon Ntsele, was a South African musician, singer, and performer. He composed "Mbube", a defining South African song that revamped the isicathamiya genre and spawned a distinct genre of choral music. "Mbube" would evolve into "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" when it was reimagined by the Tokens in 1961.
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- Full name: Solomon Linda
- Born: 1909-01-01
- Nationality: South Africa
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q775883
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Who is Solomon Linda?
Solomon Popoli Linda (1909 – 8 September 1962), also known as Solomon Ntsele, was a South African musician, singer, and performer.
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Solomon Linda is South Africa.
When was Solomon Linda born?
Solomon Linda was born on 1909-01-01.
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