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Todd Matshikiza | |
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| Born | 7 March 1921 Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Died | 4 March 1968 (aged 46) Lusaka, Zambia |
| Education | Adams College; Lovedale Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Jazz pianist, composer and journalist |
| Known for | Composing the score of the musical King Kong |
Todd Tozama Matshikiza OMSS (7 March 1921 – 4 March 1968) was a South African jazz pianist, composer and journalist. As a journalist, he was a contributor to the innovative South African magazine Drum, in which he wrote in a unique style that came to be known as "Matshikese". He is also known for his book "Chocolates for my Wife", an autobiographical account of his experiences in South Africa and England. As a musician, Matshikiza is celebrated for composing the score of the jazz musical King Kong, as well as numerous choral works in South African traditional style, notably "Hamba Kahle". His legacy was celebrated as a Google Doodle on 25 September 2023.