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How Dolly Parton's music resonated with fans across Africa

WBUR
Published August 31, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT

From Johannesburg to Nairobi, Dolly Parton’s music has found a surprising fan base far beyond Nashville.

NPR’s Kate Bartlett reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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