Uncovering South Africa’s indie spirit

How do you support independent music when it’s not stocked by mainstream retailers? The M&G does Record Store Day with a difference

Top five South African singles of the year

SA's music expert gives you top singles of the year that was.

Mzansi's groove

From Moses Molelekwa to Fokofpolisiekar, the BLK JKS to the Kalahari Surfers, the M&G writers rate a decade in South African music.

On the up and up

Lira's career emerged from her frustration with the corporate sector, writes Sello S Alcock.

Old school's cool

Lloyd Gedye reviews From Marabi to Disco: 42 Years of Township Music, an album that celebrates some of SA's best music over four decades.

When boss leaves the workshop

Mbaqanga’s greats get the reissue treatment. Lloyd Gedye takes a journey into the history of the Makgona Tsohle Band and the Mavuthela stable.

Early recordings get a facelift

Gallo Records has chosen to go right back to Miriam Makeba's musical roots for some great deluxe reissues.

The long goodbye

IN MEMORIAM: In Miriam Makeba’s last interview she spoke to Robin Denselow about how hard it was to retire.

A mistress of her art

Wits University will be paying tribute to the life and career of composer Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph.

The future has arrived

As a regular festival-goer, the forever winging festival veteran is as much a part of the goings on as the boisterous drunken louts.

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