Dorothy Masuka
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Summary
Dorothy Masuka was born on September 3, 1935[1], in Bulawayo[2]. She died on February 23, 2019[3], in Johannesburg[4]. She worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], jazz singer[8], and musician[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Zimbabwe[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Genre: pop music[13]
- Cause of death: arterial hypertension[14]
- Given name: Dorothy[15]
- Manner of death: natural causes[16]
- Instrument: voice[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Name in native language: Dorothy Masuka[20]
- Start of work period: 1951[21]
- End of work period: 2018[22]
- P14750: AC31-3926-6D36-3CBD-14FA[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dorothy Masuka include Masuka[24], a Mercury crater[25].
Why It Matters
Dorothy Masuka has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for her include Masuka[24], a Mercury crater[25].
FAQs
Where was Dorothy Masuka born?
Dorothy Masuka was born in Bulawayo[2].
Where did Dorothy Masuka die?
Dorothy Masuka died in Johannesburg[4].
What did Dorothy Masuka do for work?
Dorothy Masuka worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], jazz singer[8], and musician[9].