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Africa-Press<\/a> – Malawi<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Legendary musician Wyndham Chechamba has died this morning at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre. A family relation Ernest Mataka has confirmed. Chechamba, 86, was in hospital due to breathing problems. In 2017, the musician was diagnosed with prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

The musician started singing in 1939 and he played several instruments including keyboard, guitar and saxophone. The legendary musician also had a music school called Chechamba Music School in Blantyre where he trained many musicians.<\/p>\n

On social media, tributes are pouring in for the musician. \u201cThis is so sad. Gogo Chechamba is a true musical legend. His legacy at St. Michael and All Angels Church is permanent. A life very well lived. May he rest in eternal peace,\u201d said Redson Kapindu.<\/p>\n

Musician Code Sangala wrote: \u201cHe was a legendary musician, multi-instrumentalist, a historian and without a doubt before the time of his death, a library of the music in Malawi.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo me, he was a father of music in Malawi. Such an honor to have hosted him at Sounds of Malawi and at Music against Malaria Cultural Festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was just talking with him about a collaboration on one of his great composition with MBC Band a month ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am profoundly sad to learn about his passing. Malawi has lost a true music Legend.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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