Saul sings a rare treat for jazz lovers

The Guardian in London called her "the Queen of African Jazz" and composer Pinise Saul more than merits the title.

Political beats

Two books take a fresh and wide-ranging look at the theme of music-making and politics.

Shebeen revival

Relive life in the 1950s through a musical journey that will leave you dancing and wanting more.

Glasser back to brush up his act

"Challenge" is a word Adam Glasser uses a lot when talking about jazz in South Africa.

Out of the blues

A concert on Friday evening pays tribute to one of South Africa's most innovative jazz groups ever.

The sound in the here and now

British rapper and saxophonist Soweto Kinch joined a host of prodigious jazz talents for an unforgettable night in Grahamstown.

Jazz plays on in ZAR

You start to suspect that jazz in Jo'burg might really be dead when players start penning elegies for it. That’s exactly what Marcus Wyatt has done.

The music melting pot keeps audiences well fed

The longest, oldest and coldest jazz festival in the country is the Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Grahamstown.

Jazz mystic's quest for self cut short

Percy Zvomuya attended Zim Ngqawana's funeral this week. He reflects on the life of the jazz master.

On a stairway to heaven

Looking at Khaya Mahlangu’s career, ­heading up an orchestra is a natural progression.

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