Madala Kunene
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Diary: Sobukwe film screening, Kwasuka Sukela a fun event for the whole family and Kwaito makes a komeback
Sobukwe film screened at jail where he was kept In celebration of Pan Africanist Congress founder Robert Sobukwe, who would have been 100 years old on 5 December, the…
Siyabonga Mthembu: Musical prayers said by hymn-self
The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work
A phoenix from the ashes
Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home
A new stage for Gregory Maqoma, a dancing great
Artists and friends describe Gregory Maqoma as a selfless and kind-hearted person who contributed a great deal towards their success
Billy Monama: stringing together South African guitar history
The guitarist’s book, Introduction to South African Guitar Style: Volume One is due to be published at the end of the year
Madala and Mabi: It’s a thing that spans half a century
Madala Kunene and Mabi Thobejane have been making music and maintaining a friendship for over fifty years.
Nirox Words Fest needs curating
Talk (and wine) did not come cheap at the inaugural Nirox Words Festival 2017
Madala Kunene: Listen, while my guitar gently speaks
Madala Kunene, one of SA’s most talented musicians, is reluctant to talk about himself – he prefers to let his six-string Takamine deliver the spiel.
Singer Moonchild reaches for the stars
The genre-bending poet, dancer, fashion designer and singer’s debut album will be out in the new year.
Music, but not for the masses
New initiative Littlegig is well-intentioned and puts on a good show, but remains a commodity that functions only to confirm middle-class privilege.
eThekwini love letter
Niren Tolsi speaks to writer and culture producer Peter Machen about his new book on Durban.