JAZZ

Vuma Levin initiates his cycle

Article Gwen Ansell - 3 Feb 2020

The guitarist is growing into his groove, with a new concept album launching soon

Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 6 Dec 2019

The acclaimed pianist and composer shared his journey with us on completing his debut Blue Note album

A life of poetic activism

Article Zaza Hlalethwa & Kwanele Sosibo - 14 Nov 2019

Sandile Dikeni was a writer who continuously confronted what it means to be South African

Thandiswa takes a walk in Bra Hugh’s shoes

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 7 Nov 2019

Thandiswa Mazwai speaks about her memories of playing with the trumpeter and what fans can expect from her collaboration with his band

Mabuta prepare another kind of jazz for a global stage

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 24 Oct 2019

The title of Mabuta’s debut album, Welcome to This World, has always seemed like a clear invitation to enter a dream state. (Isabel Janssen)

Ndabo Zulu hails the queen

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 18 Oct 2019

While trumpeter Ndabo Zulu was studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music (from 2017 to 2019) and building on the idea that...

The fraternity of lived genius

Article Mbali Sikakana - 16 Aug 2019

Author Toni Morrison’s words set high new standards for ethics

Unruly native till the end

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 21 Jun 2019

The jazz maestro was an activist first and foremost, and created his own unique instruments and style

Capers of a cheeky jazzman

Article Derek Davey - 3 May 2019

Balancing the horn with the DJ set from Hillbrow to Ibiza, George Sax is a master of mixology

The Portfolio: Rafs Mayet

Article Rafs Mayet 1 - 15 Mar 2019

"He had a formidable reputation amongst photographers and would not hesitate to throw you out if you disturbed him onstage"

Toward new orbits

Article Asher Gamedz - 15 Jan 2019

While The Orbit will be missed and its end is undoubtedly a frustrating and disappointing blow to the jazz scene

Inextricable link between jazz and fashion

Article Chaze Matakala - 6 Apr 2018

Bonded by history as much as the present, the two genres of expression work together effortlessly

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