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    June 28, 2008 by Jason Gregory | Photo by WENN
    Watch Amy Winehouse Make Live Return At Mandela Concert

    Amy Winehouse has returned to the stage for the first time since she was diagnosed with traces of the lung disease emphysema.

    The singer was among a host of stars who performed in London’s Hyde Park yesterday (June 27th) to mark the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela.

    In addition to a short set – which included ‘Rehab’ and her cover of The Zutons’ ‘Valerie’ – Winehouse took centre stage during the finale, which saw the day’s performers unite to sing the protest song ‘Free Nelson Mandela’.


    Amy Winehouse returns

    As well as celebrating Mr Mandela’s birthday, the concert also raised money for his 46664 aids charity.

    Other Performers

    Addressing the crowd, Mr Mandela said: "Even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete - our work is for freedom for all."

    Other performances yesterday came from Razorlight – who used their set to send a political message to Zimbabwe – Queen and Annie Lennox.

    You can see pictures of people who performed below…

     

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