Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Smooth-voiced South African jazz musician Gloria Bosman has been lauded for her contribution to the country’s music industry in a ...

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

The Soweto-born Bosman was praised for her soothing, silky vocals and versatility in crossing over to various music genres.

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

“After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family," the family said in a statement. "Gloria had devoted her life, not just to her family, but to her music, she was loved and adored by many here in South Africa and beyond its borders.”

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

Her career began in 1999 with the acclaimed album Tranquility.

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

The Soweto-born Bosman was praised for her soothing, silky vocals and versatility in crossing over to various music genres.

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

Smooth-voiced South African jazz musician Gloria Bosman, who was lauded for her contribution to the country’s music industry in a career spanning more than two decades, has died, her family said.