The bassist and composer reflects on 40 years in music and his newly released album
I have come to realise that death is the ultimate rest. It is the “peace” part where the problems start
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
The jazz musician’s album comes with a backstory as good as the music itself
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
‘Amandla’s’ status as a cultural rallying point during apartheid is captured in this Sounds review, republished in Chimurenga’s book ‘Festac 77’
Music giant Dr Jonas Gwangwa, who passed away on 23 January, used his influence to promote the language of his people MaNdebele ase Nyakatho, writes Lucas Ledwaba
The 1990 documentary ‘South African Blues’ offers insight into the effects of exile on Jonas Gwangwa’s psyche
Siphiwe Mhlambi spent several years photographing his friend Jonas Gwangwa as he performed. Mhlambi spoke to the Mail & Guardian about their relationship
Gwangwa’s love for the struggle was genuine and deep, never cosmetic – and he couldn’t have written an unattractive tune if he tried
A builder of networks and a tactical freedom fighter, Violet Molebatsi Gwangwa nurtured not only the liberation movement, but also the creative spirit within her family
‘Chimurenga Chronic: Who Killed Kabila II’ sees memories of the past battle the future
A raconteur par excellence and larger than life figure, Masekela takes to his grave a part of each and everyone of us.
The poet fought injustice wherever he found it and became a key figure in the ANC-in-exile’s arts and culture department
Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya meets legendary South African jazz drummer Makhaya Ntshoko and his quintet.