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Ted Harrison Kalanda, the founding band leader of Them Mushrooms and composer of the famous song 'Jambo Bwana,' has died at the age of 72. Kalanda passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a significant figure in the Kenyan music scene, known for his contributions to the genre and his leadership within the band. His death has been met with widespread mourning among fans and fellow musicians. John Katana, a member of Them Mushrooms, stated, 'It has been a long painful journey for our eldest brother who was a source of inspiration to all of us.'