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What genre of music was Todd Matshikiza famous for?

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Todd Matshikiza was a South African jazz musician and composer. He is best known for his collaboration with Hugh Masekela on the album "Soweto" (1962), which is considered one of the seminal works of South African jazz. Matshikiza was also a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement, and his music was often used as a vehicle for political expression. He died in 2002 at the age of 76.
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