From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself
The musician talks about her long career, her legacy and the spirit guiding what could be her final album
Jazz musician Sydney Mavundla reflects on the legacy and evolution of the genre and respecting tradition while embracing the future
Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs
His autobiography The Way Home is an account of the travails of life in exile
The singer-songwriter speaks about love, her three albums and how her fledgling career was boosted by jazz legend Hugh Masekela
Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim
The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory
Tributes pour in after South African Music Rights Organisation shares tragic news of legendary singer and board member’s death, the cause of which is unknown
I have come to realise that death is the ultimate rest. It is the “peace” part where the problems start
Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi and Jonas Gwangwa died on 23 January and Sibongile Khumalo on 28 January
Tseliso Monaheng writes a paean to the jazz and African music torchbearers who have moved on to other worlds – Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Jonas Gwangw
Hugh Masekela’s personal photographer in later life, Brett Rubin, talks about the series of Masekela portraits in the exhibition, ‘Home Is Where the Music Is’
‘Soweto Tea Party’ is a children’s book that tells the story of Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang’s childhood, growing up with a father under house arrest
Nduduzo Makhathini’s release of his 10th studio album, In The Spirit of Ntu, is part of the ever evolving sound that is South African jazz. But what is the sound of the genre’s reinvention by the new generation of musicians — and is it still jazz?
Books by or about local musicians, the music business and the music scene
A nighttime haunt in the backstreets of Orlando run by a well-known bootlegger should have been a prime zone for nefarious underworld activities. Instead, it nurtured an underground of a different kind
It took two shoots to nail down a worthy Barney Rachabane portrait
Steve Dyer reflects on jazz musician Bheki Mseleku’s contribution to the canon
The trombonist’s music-making was inextricably tied up with South Africa’s struggle for freedom
Siphiwe Mhlambi spent several years photographing his friend Jonas Gwangwa as he performed. Mhlambi spoke to the Mail & Guardian about their relationship
A raucous, reliable addition to the annual calendar, the Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival lives on online
Plagued by being in exile, Hugh Masekela’s oeuvre frequently explored the idea of home
Drummers have the power to allow Zimbabweans to commune with their ancestors, and none more so than those with elevated talent on the skins.
Oyama Mabandla explores the idea that artistic success has spiritual bliss at its centre.
Taking place after the musician had gone back to the United States and after a short sojourn to Liberia, the Live in Lesotho concerts are a musical and thematic pivot towards home.
Thandiswa Mazwai speaks about her memories of playing with the trumpeter and what fans can expect from her collaboration with his band
The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on
Her book gifted me a vision of myself and many black women who carried my world
One by one, the wily politician appears to be dealing with problems and consolidating his position
Self-confessed maverick Mamokgethi Phakeng says this job was not exactly part of her career plan