Sunday Feature: King Kong - The Township Jazz Musical

Alto saxophonist Soweto Kinch uncovers the story of 'King Kong', an extraordinary musical collaboration that took place in apartheid-torn South Africa, and which was inspired by the life and tragic death of heavyweight-boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini. Singer Abigail Kubeka talks about the infamous township of Sophiatown and her memories of Ezekiel, while Hugh Masekela recalls the show and its composer Todd Matshikisa. Soweto meets anti-apartheid activist and philanthropist Irene Menel who, with her husband Clive, put the show together against all the odds. Lyricist Pat Williams talks about the difficulties of writing under the shadow of apartheid. Eric Abraham, the producer of an upcoming new version of King Kong, comments on its timelessness and relevance in today's South Africa