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Sisonke Xonti finds his way back to the light
Acclaimed saxophonist Sisonke Xonti reflects on fatherhood, family loss, and finding resilience as he returns with his third studio album, uKholo.
Pilani Bubu is defying gravity
Award-winning musician Pilani Bubu has spent 15 years writing her own playbook. As she releases her introspective new single 'Caged Heart', she reflects on creative independence,…
Miriam Altman is finding a voice beyond the boardroom
Known for her leadership in economics and business, Miriam Altman makes an unexpected pivot to jazz with her debut album, The Butterfly Project, exploring themes of renewal and…
Gig Guide: Sun Quintet return with Winter Sun, Olefied Khetha features Big Zulu on iStep Father Remix, 20 years of Back To The City and Vuyo Viwe is holding up a mirror of reflection
Back To The City marks 20 years with an all-star hip-hop line-up, alongside fresh releases from Sun Quintet, Olefied Khetha featuring Big Zulu, and Vuyo Viwe.
A weekend where jazz didn’t just play, but lived
The 27th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz delivered a transcendent weekend of music at the Sandton Convention Centre, bridging generations through standout international sets and an…
Three voices, one spirit: honouring Busi Mhlongo at Joy of Jazz
At the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, vocalists Zawadi Yamungu, Xolisa Dlamini, and Buhlebendalo join forces to celebrate the enduring legacy and fearless spirit of music icon Busi…
Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis knows the value of owning her music
Jazz musician and scholar Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantis discusses her latest album Ndilapha, creative autonomy, the realities of music streaming, and the importance of business…
Bokani Dyer looks back to move forward on ‘Traditions’
Jazz pianist Bokani Dyer reflects on turning 40 and delves into his South African musical inheritance, from struggle songs to his father's influence, on his new album Traditions.
Don Laka’s ‘Invitation 2’ is a meeting point between generations
Nearly two decades after his seminal release, South African music legend Don Laka returns with 'Invitation 2', an expansive 24-track project bridging generations, genres, and…
Gig Guide: Rorisang Sechele’s In Full Bloom at Untitled Basement, Gert-Johan Coetzee launches fragrance line and Zakes Bantwini takes Afro House to Anjunadeep
Get your essential dose of South African arts and culture news, featuring jazz vocalist Rorisang Sechele's upcoming 'In Full Bloom' performance, Grammy-winner Zakes Bantwini's…
Gig Guide: The Ultimate Camping Experience, Lu'Ah Live launches in Cape Town and The Modern Jazz Trio at Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
Discover a diverse array of events across South Africa, from the Modern Jazz Trio's 'A Night in Cuba' in Durban, exploring Afro-Cuban rhythms, to the launch of Lu'Ah Live's…
Zoë Modiga turns Cape Town’s homecoming centre into a congregation
Pioneering singer-songwriter Zoë Modiga stunned Cape Town audiences with the launch of her self-produced fourth studio album, 'The Vault'. The experimental masterpiece, part of…
Gig Guide: Mpho.Wav reworks Bongi Dube's Go Around, Linda Sikhakhane to perform at Jozi Gold Brewing Company and Gospel Music Spotlight returns
Mpho.Wav is set to release his Afro House remix of Bongi Dube’s classic “Go Around” on July 24. Jazz saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane will perform at Jozi Gold Brewing Company on…
Gig Guide: Amahubo Ka Gogo by Brenda Mtambo, Jozi Gold Brewing Company welcomes Sydney Mavundla and King Monado teams up with Kaycherlow NLL on LAEF
Jozi Gold Brewing Co welcomes Sydney Mavundla South Africa’s jazz heritage continues to thrive at Jozi Gold Brewing Company, where the former home of the legendary The Orbit has…
After 13 years, Skyjack is still surprising itself
The title arrived after the music. Shane Cooper had already written the composition when he stumbled across a line in a poem by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. The poem was…