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After three decades in the music industry Ray Phiri carved a name for himself with countless of hits that transcended the South African borders and saw him rise to stardom both on home soil and abroad.
Ray died in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a battle with lung cancer. Family spokesperson and close friend Paul Nkanyane said the family were in a state of shock, but were trying to be strong.
An overwhelming amount of tributes from fans, friends and well-known personalities have since inundated social media. The one thing that has become evident in the wake of Ray's death is that he touched thousands of lives through his music and has left a lasting legacy.
Here's a look at some of Ray's memorable moments as a musician
- Ray Phiri at Home in Barberton.
- Paul Simon performs on stage with Ray Phiri during a tour to promote his Graceland album.
- JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 01: Music legends; Sipho Hotstix Mabuse and Ray Phiri during an interview on December 01, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Phiri and Mabuse have teamed up to put together a series of Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz evenings.
- October 22, 1992. Nico Carstens with Ray Phiri. Pic: Davis Sandison.
- May 27, 2017.Ray Phiri performing at the Zakifo Music Festival in Durban on Friday night.
- Ray Phiri, Ghristian Mousset and West Nkosi. Circa 1980s
- Home for Christmas day they from rehearsals, for a concert in arch, singer Barney Rachabane and Ray Phiri at Jan Smuts airport.
- STIMELA: (L-R) Thapelo Khomo, Charlie Ndlovu, Isaac Mtshali, Lloyd Lelosa and Ray Phiri during the " The unfinished Story" tour. Circa August 1987.
- Ray Phiri musician and frontman for the legendary band Stimela and Nana Coyote, performing during one of their jazz festival 12/12/1976.
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