Journalist and author Sam Mathe’s ‘From Kippie to Kippies And Beyond’ profiles four generations of South African musicians, most of whom had been languishing in obscurity
During the grind of lockdown, musicians exchanged notes on modes of creating through the barrier
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
Mpumie Moholo (1947-2021), who passed this week, was the engine driving the success of her husband, jazz drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo
Half of the participants in a recent study on the live music industry are likely to quit their craft
Reasonable time has now passed for you to act, say the signatories of this open letter to the president and Cabinet ministers
‘I remember that I was supposed to perform about two or three songs. But the DJ ended up adding another song because everybody was just having fun’
To find self-value in an industry that at times makes artists feel small can be a lifelong journey
The need for cosigns from non-Africans is a long-standing feature of the South African music industry that undermines our artists’ capabilities.
With talented friends around him, the electronic music producer is recrafting instrumental rap with his latest album.
She has no concerns but – as the new ‘Mercedes’ single suggests – the celebrity trap awaits her.
After years of hiding and seeking, the former BLK JKS frontman has again reappeared armed with a fresh approach to his work.
The Scottish singer-songwriter has released his first album in five years, titled "Caustic Love".
In hiding: The determinedly elusive musician William Onyeabor was finally tracked down in his home town Enugu in Nigeria this year.
Blur frontman Damon Albarn has told a concert crowd that the band’s visit to Hong Kong is a chance for them to "record another record".
Brenda Mtambo is taking centre stage, but on her own terms — rejecting trends to follow her heart.
Performing in SA this weekend, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Miguel speaks to the M&G about being a "product", making musical compromises and more.
Nakhane Toure’s debut album is the sound of a young artist trying to establish his place in the world — and it sounds mesmerising.
A court battle over the formula for payouts looms and musicians will have to wait for any money, writes Phillip de Wet.
Growing up in Iran, Fereshteh Khosroujerdy loved to sing. Everyone who heard her in the streets would hug her and tell her how beautiful it was.
A study has found musicians cannot tell from sound alone whether they are playing an old classic instrument or one made last week.
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Cult British singer-songwriter John Martyn, a contemporary of Eric Clapton, has died aged 60.
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/ 30 January 2009
Cult British singer-songwriter John Martyn, a contemporary of Eric Clapton, has died aged 60.
South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the ”Princess of Africa”, is an artist, a mother and a businesswoman.