Spending time in former mining towns, his work captures eerie human wastelands
Marikana – The Musical plays it by the book and foolishly aims for the single story
Thandazile Radebe’s commissioned dance piece Sabela darkly explores how identity can be used to exclude
Ray Phiri was instrumental in creating the sound of a nation and a generation
No beer at the Village Green and no hassles finding parking. Is the National Arts Festival on the wane?
What constitutes a political song, or a song of political value?
The National Arts Festival theme of disruption is evident in What Remains as well as Neo Muyanga’s struggle-songs set
Nadia Davids’s "What Remains" looks at a grim archaeological discovery as the site of a contest between "memory and history".
Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli’s anticipated album finds her referencing touch points in spiritual jazz
Packed with seasoned jazz musicians and great sets, the event deserved an equally packed audience