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Atiyyah Khan
Gaza: Where wearing a Press vest is a death sentence
What it means for journalists to bear witness of their colleagues being targeted and killed while they bear witness to the genocide in Gaza
Blue Notes for Bra Louis: The final beat of a jazz revolutionary
An elder joins the ancestral band. We remember Louis Moholo-Moholo’s voice, rhythms, and roaring soul
Visionary with a camera: Rashid Lombard’s lasting legacy
Rashid Lombard, legendary photojournalist and jazz aficionado, has died at 74 — leaving behind a legacy of resistance, rhythm and relentless storytelling
A movement against silencing: What the war in Palestine has taught us about journalism
More journalists have been killed since 7 October 2023 than during the two World Wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined
‘From Kippie to Kippies and Beyond’: A treasure trove of jazz history
Journalist and author Sam Mathe’s ‘From Kippie to Kippies And Beyond’ profiles four generations of South African musicians, most of whom had been languishing in obscurity
Is online the new home for theatre?
Moving to digital platforms has enabled theatre to survive, but audiences have been slow to follow
The state of the (performing) arts: Theatres try to find their groove
Theatres are opening (and closing) again in fits and starts, driven by a fierce determination to bounce back
Ragas speak to everyone who listens
"It is said that any emotion other than anger can be represented in Indian classical music"
Mabandla reaches deep within and the music flows anew
"Mangaliso is his second album, a spiritual exploration rooted in traditional Xhosa sounds with the addition of mbaqanga, electronica and hip-hop."
FOKN Bois are back — with their creative brand of shocking yet insightful lyrics
The duo returns to cause mayhem with their ‘Pretoria High School’ hair-do and gospel porn rap.
Strong musical chemistry unites Skyjack’s kindred spirits from different backgrounds
The new musical offering from Skyjack seamlessly weaves individual talents together.
Little Dragon lands in SA
When the Swedes are not celebrating their midsummer with crayfish and aquavit, they’re making "pop music for folks who think they hate pop music".
Heavyweights take performance art centre stage
It is surprising that this is the first year the category has been officially included on the festival’s main programme.
Bra Hugh blows in at 73
It has been a huge week for Hugh Masekela. Not only did he celebrate his 73rd birthday, but he also launched a new album and a record label.
Sheer hard work brings its rewards
With the launch of his third album, <i>South African History !X</i>, 25-year-old Kyle Shepherd has grown up.