In this compelling episode of Mother Tongue, we visit the lives and legacies of four remarkable South African women musicians whose voices became powerful instruments of resistance during the country's fight against apartheid. Listen as we explore the journeys of Miriam Makeba, Sathima Bea Benjamin, Busi Mhlongo, and Brenda Fassie—each a trailblazer in their own right.

From Makeba's international crusade against apartheid to Benjamin's soulful jazz infused with the spirit of her homeland, Mhlongo's preservation of traditional Zulu music, and Fassie's fearless pop anthems that spoke truth to power, these women used their artistry to challenge oppression and inspire hope for many generations to come.

Tracklist & Credits:

• Brenda Fassie interview

• Black President - Brenda Fassie

• Miriam Makeba interview

• Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba

• A Luta Continua - Miriam Makeba

• Mas Que Nada - Miriam Makeba

• African Songbird - Sathima Bea Benjamin

• Sathima Bea Benjamin profile by REVOLT

• Winnie Mandela - Beloved Heroine - Sathima Bea Benjamin

• Sathima's Windsong trailer

• Busi Mhlongo pt 1/4 unedited interview for Urbanzulu release

• Zithin'Izizwe - Busi Mhlongo