A tribute to Mantwa Chinoamadi — the beloved nurturing force and fearless leader behind the soul of South African jazz
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Jazz and activism have long been intertwined, but how does the music speak today?
He is bringing his timeless, smooth jazz and universal connections to our stages later this year
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Jazz musician Sydney Mavundla reflects on the legacy and evolution of the genre and respecting tradition while embracing the future
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Telling her story by melding the personal and political with lyrical depth and musical innovation
Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim
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The Sabbath crosses musical boundaries, and with its beauty seeks to confront the ugliness of daily living, says its creator
The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work
Linda Sikhakhane’s Iladi draws listeners into the spiritual world of thanksgiving rituals
Building a musical constitution with a 10-piece band requires the musician to go deep
Musician Mandla Mlangeni speaks to us about his upcoming show and more
The music sector is rife with discrimination and harassment, making it difficult for women
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Artistic director and bandleader/trumpeter Sean Jones leads ensemble with vocalist Alicia Olatuja as special guest on SA tour
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album, uNomkhubulwane, is a masterpiece of transcendent spiritual jazz that draws on his Zulu cultural heritage and cosmology
The popularity of two Cape Town listening bars points to the need for more eclectic music spaces
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
National Arts Festival continues to create platforms for creatives, 50 years later
He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music