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Roger Whittaker: Kenyan-born voice that touched the world

Roger Whittaker [Courtesy]

It has been two years since the passing of Roger Whittaker, the Kenyan-born and legendary folk singer.

Although he died aged 87, Whittaker was renowned for his smooth baritone voice, poetic lyrics, gentle stage presence and signature whistling won him an international following as an expert whistler.

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