Sabelo Mkhabela

Stogie T’s aNomy captures the tension, cynicism and spiritual searching of life in South Africa, weaving history, grief and hope into vivid storytelling

Nasty C’s Free marks a new era of independence, balance and growth, showing the rapper beyond the beats, bars and bravado

How AI writing tools, especially ChatGPT, are changing the rhythm, tone and even punctuation of our prose, one em dash at a time

Musicians have carried his ideology forward – but what would he make of today’s politics?

They have consistently failed fans and artists of late. What is required to regain our trust?

Thato Saul is no one-dimensional gangster, his latest album ‘Life Is Gangster’ mixes street talk and moments of vulnerability.

The free festival Fête de la Musique Joburg makes a return post-lockdown with performances at four venues in the city

In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion

The quintessential musician-turned-philanthropist is in the unusual position of being eulogised while he is still alive.

Somewhat of a dilletante, the late rapper chose to spread his talents out, which is reflected by his interests as much as his chosen mode of making music

The divide between mainstream media and amapiano artists is of both parties’ making

Amapiano super producer De Mthuda is shaping the soundtrack of summer, but prefers to speak through his music, not to journalists, except in this case …

Jabba’s Back To The City performance in 2016 was a late-career triumph for the visionary MC, but its promise would prove elusive

Monster hits and expressive deep cuts from HHP’s extensive catalog, ranked from best to very good by Sabeo Mkhabela

The writer of our podcast feature selects five of his favourites