Sathima Bea Benjamin was a South African jazz musician and composer known for her significant contributions to the music scene. She blended various musical elements and left an enduring legacy in jazz. Benjamin was celebrated for her captivating performances and unique vocal style, which earned her recognition as a prominent figure in the jazz community both in her home country and internationally. Her work has influenced many artists and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Sathima
The exact meaning of Sathima is not widely documented, but it is believed to reflect strength, resilience, and a vibrant spirit.
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Generation Group
Sathima Bea Benjamin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: Cape Town
Occupation: jazz musician | singer-songwriter | singer
Spouses: Abdullah Ibrahim
Children: Jean Grae
Awards Received: Order of Ikhamanga
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Ephemeris for October 17, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Libra 51 | 24 Libra 17 | 23 Capricorn 50 |
| Moon | 15 Scorpio 28 | 8 Virgo 15 | 14 Aquarius 38 |
| Mercury | 5 Libra 49 | 15 Scorpio 23 | 25 Capricorn 3 |
| Venus | 22 Scorpio 54 | 4 Libra 23 | 9 Pisces 24 |
| Mars | 12 Virgo 53 | 17 Scorpio 11 | 4 Scorpio 34 |
| Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 38 | 24 Cancer 8 | 9 Capricorn 43 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 49 | 26 Pisces 29 | 18 Pisces 32 |
| Uranus | 8 Taurus 9 | 0 Gemini 48 | 5 Taurus 38 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 50 | 0 Aries 6 | 18 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 43 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 27 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 32 | 16 Pisces 10 | 22 Sagittarius 49 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 32 | 16 Virgo 10 | 22 Gemini 49 |
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