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The Twelve Inch 110 : "Sun City" (The Artists United Against Apartheid)

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Apr 26, 2024
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This week’s episode of the Twelve Inch takes us back to 1985 and one of the most iconic songs/twelve inches of the year. In the annals of music history, certain songs not only shape the soundscape of their times but also mirror the political upheavals and societal shifts that define the period. "Sun City," a protest song against apartheid released in 19…

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