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Labi Siffre is a British singer, songwriter, and poet known for his soulful, heartfelt music and powerful lyrics. Born in London in 1945, he blended folk, soul, and jazz influences into songs that often explored love, identity, and social justice. His best-known works include It Must Be Love, My Song, and (Something Inside) So Strong, the latter becoming an anthem against oppression and apartheid Openly gay at a time when few artists were, Siffre brought a rare honesty to his music and poetry, m