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Nelson Mandela's statue unveiled in Havana, Cuba

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2019-11-15

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Cuba unveiled a statue of Nelson Mandela in Havana, to commemorate the historic ties between Cuba and South Africa.

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Unveiling ceremony of the Madiba and Mahatma busts at Tolstoy Farm

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2019-10-02

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Unveiling ceremony of the Madiba and Mahatma busts at Tolstoy Farm.

Mahatma Gandhi Remembrance Organisation

Triple monument celebrating former President Nelson Mandela, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Swami Sivanda

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2018.11

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An unveiling of a triple monument celebrating former President Nelson Mandela, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Swami Sivanda in Durban.

Nelson Mandela statue, JinTai Art Museum, Chaoyang Park

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2018-12-03

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Nelson Mandela statue unveiled at the JinTai Art Museum in Chaoyang Park, China to commemorate 100 years since Mandela’s birth and also 20 years of diplomatic relations between South Africa and China.

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Sculpture by Pikita Ntuli 'Madiba - A provocation to reconciliation' has been unveiled in Johannesburg

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11 July 2018

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6 meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in Ramallah, donated by the city of Johannesburg to the city

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26 April 2016

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Bust of Mr Mandela was unveiled in Cape Town City Hall by Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

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27 April 2015

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Four metre tall statue in the middle of the Petit-Perou roundabout was unveiled by the deputy mayor of Les Abymes, Eric Jalton

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10 march 2014

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President Jacob Zuma unveiled the Mandela Statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa

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16 December 2013

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The 9 meter bronze is by South African artists Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren

Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in Washington on 21 September 2013

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21 September 2013

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A nine foot statue by Cape Town sculptor Jean Doyled. The statue is a copy of the one that stands outside the Drakenstein Correctionsl Facility - formerly Victor Verster Prison.

Five-meter tall steel sculpture of Mandela on Gerald Sekoto Street in Newtown, Johannesburg

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25 May 2013

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; the Shadow Boxer, by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli. Chancellor House, the former site of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo’s law firm, is in the background.The sculpture portrays Nelson Mandela as a young amateur boxer, and is based on a famous picture by photographer Bob Gosani. The Shadow Boxer was commissioned by the Johannesburg Development Agency in partnership with the City of Jobannesburg.

Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in The Hague by Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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12 September 2012

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Nelson Mandela statue on the Place du XXe siecle (20th Century Square) in the city of Montpellier, France

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24 July 2012

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Nelson Mandela statue by artist Lorna Reade, unveiled on Mandela Day, on Church Square in the Town of Worcester

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18 July 2012

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Eight metre statue on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein

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2012

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Giant wooden head of Nelson Mandela called "Mandela, 2700 pieces of Life's history" by artist Jems Robert Koko Bi from Ivory Coast

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23 February 2011

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Sculpture of Nelson Mandela in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens by John Francis Gardner

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January 2010

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Nelson Mandela Statue by Humberto Hoyos Guevara at the Plaza Andres Avelino Caceres in Lima

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2010

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Bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the 21st Anniversary of Mandela's visit to Glasgow to accept the Freedom of the City

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14 October 2009

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Statue of Mandela was unveiled at Groot Drakenstein Correctional Centre (formerly Victor Verster Prison) where Mandela was imprisoned for the last few years before his release

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27 August 2008

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The sculptor is Jean Doyle

Statue by Iain Walters unveiled on Parliament Square in London

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29 August 2007

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The 2. 7 m sculpture was the idea of Donald Woods and is placed alongside others of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Mr Mandela was present at the unveiling.

"Nelson Mandela in Wood" sculpture by Gerrit van Dijk in Boijl in thanks for his inspiration

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17 June 2006

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Statues of Chief Albert Luthuli, Archibishop Tutu, FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela on Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to honour the South African recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize

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16 December 2005

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The artist is Claudette Schreuders

Bronze buste of Nelson Mandela was unveiled by Tukwini Mandela in the Peace Palace in The Hague

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18 July 2005

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Six metre high bronze statue of Mandela at Sandton Square in Johannesburg was unveiled by his granddaughter, Ndileka

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31 March 2004

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Sandton Square was renamed Nelson Mandela Square on the same occasion. The statue is sculpted by Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane

ReD-Award 2004

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2004

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Clay bust (clear glaze) of Nelson Mandela

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2003

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Bronze statue by the South African sculptor Maureen Quin: Nelson Mandela with Freedom Charter and child holding the eternal flame of youth

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2002

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Bust of Mr Mandela at the South African Embassy in Beijing

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April 2001

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Bust of Mandela at the Tatazela High school

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3 November 2000

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The school was opened on 3 November 2000 by Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Monument in Mvezo, Eastern Cape

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1 February 2000

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The monument forms part of the Nelson Mandela Museum, a development that also comprises the proposed Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre at Qunu, a few meters from Mandela's home, and a museum in Mthatha that houses gifts and awards.

Statue given to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his precious time from the Amalgated Beverage Industries

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2000

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Nelson Mandela unveils a commemorative plaque at the place of his arrest in Howick

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12 December 1996

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A sculpture, created by Marco Cianfanelli replaces it to mark the 50th anniversary of Mandela's capture in 1962

Bronze and marble sculpture of Mandela presented by Artistic Signs

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16 December 1995

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Certification that the sculpture "Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela" is a limited edition of only 25 made by Lawrence C

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8 April 1994

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Talbot by Staffordshire School of Fine Arts

Bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, etched into one side: S Doubtfire ’94

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1994

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Wood carving "Mandela" by Mikobi Georges

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1993

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Bust of Mandela by South African Artist Naomi Jacobsen at the Mandela Gateway to Robben Island

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1991

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Wooden sculpture of Nelson Mandela by Sol Garson, which stood in Manchester Town Hall since 1986 has been given to Mandela on 5 April 2005

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1986

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Presented by Manchester's Lord Mayor Tom O'Callaghan to Denis Goldberg who accepted on Mandela's behalf

Six foot bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, by Iain Walters erected alongside the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London

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28 October 1985

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Commissioned by the Greater London Council and unveiled by Oliver Tambo. Plinth reads: "Struggle is my life"

City Council of Dublin unveiled a sculpture in a city park by Elisabeth Frink dedicated to Nelson Mandela

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26 June 1983

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Statue of Nelson Mandela in The Hague in a pedestrian paved area near the United Nations Building

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Ceramic scultpture depicting, amongst others Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Wax statue of Mandela in Madame Tussauds Waxworks in London

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Larger than life-size statue was unveiled at Groot Drakenstein Prison (formerly Victor Verster Prison)

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The statue was commsioned to South African artist Jean Doyle by Tokyo Sexwale

Sculpture by Jems Robert Koko Bi from Ivory Coast called 'Mandela, 2700 Pieces of Life's History'

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Bronze statue "Madiba Magic" of Mandela dancing, signed by Des Khoury

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Plastic bronzed bust of Nelson Mandela

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The plaque reads: Dr Nelson Mandela for Peace and Democracy

Wooden Statue of Mr Mandela by Z Memani Vukuhambe

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Metal bust of Mandela by Canaan F R Chikumbirike titled ‘Bygones be bygones’

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Frame with wooden sculpture of Mandela stuck on an ANC logo and the outline of Table Mountain from/by Dean Assur

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Statuette of Mandela in Springbok jersey, presented by the management and staff of the Park Thistle Hotel during a visit to Cardiff, Wales

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Sculpture wooden hands holding globe

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Not clear if this is an award indeed, unknown origin

Sculptures

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Sculptures dedicated to Mandela

Global Citizen – EP 1

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2018-11-30

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Global Citizen – EP 1 is the fourteenth extended play by British rock band Coldplay and their first release under the pseudonym Los Unidades. The project was made available worldwide on 30 November 2018 featuring production by Rik Simpson and musical guests including Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Stargate, and others. It was released as part of the lead-up to the group's performance at the "Mandela 100" Global Citizen Festival, which happened on 2 December 2018, in South Africa. All proceeds from the EP were donated to Global Citizen, an international education and advocacy organization working to catalyse the movement to end extreme poverty.

Listen tonight: Honoring Nelson Mandela

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2024-02-20

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John Rutter wrote his choral work, Distant Land, to honor the monumental achievements Nelson Mandela gave to the world.

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A song titled "Madiba" dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Matthieu Saglio

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2023-05-05

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A song titled "Madiba" written by Matthieu Saglio; extract from the Nelson Mandela Rivonia Trial (20 April 1964), courtesy of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa.

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"One Rainbow", a composition by Leslie Wolf inspired by Nelson Mandela

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2004-09-02

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A composition by Leslie Wolf inspired by Nelson Mandela.

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Master of Justice, song by Rumbidzai Mabvuu dedicated to Nelson Mandela

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2021-02-03

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Tribute song titled Master of Justice, dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Rumbidzai Mabvuu and the National Overseers.

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Official music video of a song ''Answer" dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Action People

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2020-07-18

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Bandleader Francisco Arcón dedicated a song "Answer" 2018 to Nelson Mandela on his 100 birthday. On the 18th of July 2020, the band published the music video on YouTube to this song, to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day 2020.
The video is available on all streaming portals.

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela titled "Freedom", produced by Paul Ramos

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2020-04-13

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela titled "Freedom", produced by Paul Ramos.

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela by Apollo Diablo

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2020-05-07

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela by legendary rap icon Apollo Diablo.

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Artificial Intelligence revives Nelson Mandela's voice, reads his autobiography

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela by Omid Hojjat

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A tribute song for Nelson Mandela on behalf of those who yearn for peace and love.

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Song "Mandela Madiba" dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Phil Morrison

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2019-07-18

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A tribute song for Mandela by Phil Morrison

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Global Citizen Festival, the international advocacy organisation that targets extreme poverty, announded the lineup for its Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg on 2 December

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9 July 2018

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'Symphonic Soweto', a music album by the Soweto Gospel Choir and Wouter Kellerman is a tribute to Nelson Mandela The album also features the KwaZulu-Natal Philarmonic, Angelique Kidjo and others

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April 2018

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It won the 'Best adult contemporary album' award during the 2018 South African Music Awards

CD "Zvepa a Moyo"(from the heart) has been dedicated to Mandela by the artist Ashley

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21 June 2017

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The first track on the album is called "Madiba"

David Jenkins composed the song "Madiba" in his honour

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November 2016

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Music video was produced to honour Mandela for a Mandela Day Concert at an educational institution

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July 2016

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Second 'Caravan Tribute Nelson Mandela', a concert with international performers, in honour of Nelson Mandela and Ubuntu took place in Berlin

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5 December 2014

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Song 'Goodbye Madiba' by Laurent le Verger has been dedicated to Mandela

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December 2014

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Song 'Madibaland' decicated to Nelson Mandela by Ampie du Preez

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November 2014

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Small Jazz Festival in Auvernier was held in commemoration of Nelson Mandela

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30 August 2014

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Song 'Robben Island' by Amanda Lois Stone is dedicated to Mandela

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28 April 2014

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CD "In memory of Nelson Mandlea - we will remember you" was recorded and published by Percival Studios

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2014

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Song 'Peace World' has been composed by Team Africa in tribute of Nelson Mandela for the 'Torch for Peace' campaign

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2014

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Musical Collaboration called 'Under Madiba Skies' by Gran Kino in France

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2014

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Songs African Legend and Good Shepherd by Danliz Scania

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2014

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Lyrics of the song 'Mandela Madiba' by Phil Morrison, composed by him in December 2013

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6 December 2013

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Song 'Viva Madiba' is written and composed by Anton Goosen and is performed in 8 languages by Anton Goosen, Gloria Bosman, Rebecca Malope, Dozi, Helena Hettma, Charlize Berg, Theo van Rensburg, Manual Escorcio, Kathy Neuland and Mammie Ntsauba

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27 June 2013

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King Charles composed the song 'Lov Madiba' featuring vocalist Katie Melua and Shingai Shonowai

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26 June 2013

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The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Mel Stevens composed and recorded a Tribute to Nelson Mandela

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2013

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Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela; Concert presented by the Elon University Music Department

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12 November 2012

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Rock, vulture and chain music for clarinet, violin, viola and violacello composed by David Kosviner is dedicated to Mandela

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2012

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Choral songs of Praise for Mandiba, Opus 2, by Norman Maake Chauke

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2012

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Seven songs composed by him

Old Mexican love song with original lyrics was composed and sung by a sixty nine year old Peter Hindmarch from UK to celebrate Mr Mandela's life.

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September 2011

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The song is on You Tube under the title 'Mandela Peter Martino'

Mandela Triology: a production from Michael Williams with 3 different composers; the Cape Town Opera's Voice of the Nation Ensemble, several dance companies and the KZN Philharmonic opened in Durban in July 2011 at the start of a national and international tour

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30 July 2011

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The Mandela Triology is a new version of an original opera developend and devised by Cape Town Opera for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba: a special birthday song was broadcast on all Primedia radio stations countrywide and close to 12 million school children participated

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18 July 2011

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Tribute Concerts to Nelson Mandela: The inaugural Tribute concert was held in Cape Town in June and the second concert was held in Johannesburg on 31 July

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June and July 2011

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Mandela Suite' is composed by the Irish musician John Hughes

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28 March 2011

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It included full orchestra and choir whilst the lyrics are written in the 11 official languages of South Africa. The words of Mr Mandela's short speech of 2001 to musicians have been used in the lyrics.

Karl Jenkins' CD 'The Peacemakers' is inspired by and dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King and others