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Montreux Jazz Festival makes African debut in Franschhoek
A legendary Swiss festival meets the Cape Winelands as Montreux launches its first African edition in Franschhoek with global stars and jazz visionaries
Jazz in the key of freedom
Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy
Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival
We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage
Diary: Kesivan in the Cape, Boundless at Kalashnikov, and Stogie T headlines Fête de la Musique
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Arts fest is duct-tape for our broken times
This year’s National Arts Festival provided alternative light in a gloomy time
NAF: The hub of creative talent in SA
The festival provided a space for artists to meet and mingle
Strong musical chemistry unites Skyjack’s kindred spirits from different backgrounds
The new musical offering from Skyjack seamlessly weaves individual talents together.
Cape Town Nu World Festival promises more cultural and musical diversity
The Cape Town World Music Festival returns to the music calendar with a new name and a clearer focus.
The Top 10 acts to watch at CTIJF
To help you navigate this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi has compiled a list of the top 10 not-to-be-missed shows.
Kesivan Naidoo talks Coltrane, Carnegie Hall and ‘Brotherhood’
The SA drummer and band leader of Kesivan and the Lights speaks to Johann Vollenhoven about playing at Carnegie Hall and the "mysteries of music".
Rise of the baby-faced badass
Neil Young still dreams of playing Carnegie Hall, but a local jazz musician blows such a mean sax he’ll grace the hallowed hall at the age of just 24.