Miriam Makeba

The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage

The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection

With a deluxe edition of her latest album on the way and a milestone performance only days away, Nanette is ready to step into the next stage of her ascendancy

From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build

The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language

Exploring shared struggles and the power of love, Hank Willis Thomas’s latest exhibition layers American and South African histories into thought-provoking artworks

From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.

From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself

The Grammy-winning icon brings joy, power and purpose to the stage — and there’s no sign she’s slowing down

Jazz and activism have long been intertwined, but how does the music speak today?

Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim

The singer will pay homage to legendary artists such as ‘Mama Africa’ and Brenda Fassie

The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on…

The visibility of women in jazz has dwindled significantly over the past decade or so. Tseliso Monaheng goes on the search for potential causes

The history of Africa’s first record label is studded with successes — and controversies