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Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?
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…
Well-loved Jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman dies aged 50
Tributes pour in after South African Music Rights Organisation shares tragic news of legendary singer and board member’s death, the cause of which is unknown
Let’s find our peace before we rest: Sibongile Khumalo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa
I have come to realise that death is the ultimate rest. It is the “peace” part where the problems start
January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends
Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi and Jonas Gwangwa died on 23 January and Sibongile Khumalo on 28 January
Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders
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
Women play multiple roles in South Africa’s jazz scene
The visibility of women in jazz has dwindled significantly over the past decade or so. Tseliso Monaheng goes on the search for potential causes
Self-knowledge and discipline were at the root of Sibongile Khumalo’s success
Given an early start in music, the singer’s artistry was deeply rooted in indigenous forms and she happily championed and nurtured young artists
Why ‘Live at the Market Theatre’ is a monument
In 1998, Sibongile Khumalo and other musicians recorded an odyssey through SA’s musical landscape. Decades later, it helped Thandi Ntuli find her way to self
The Portfolio: Herbie Tsoaeli remembers Sibongile Khumalo’s professionalism and wicked humour
The bassist says the versatile singer ‘knew her story’ in the music
The Portfolio: Naftali
Naftali has just released his debut single, ‘Kea Shwa’. He tells us a bit about his music-making journey.
The List: Live and direct selections by Thandi Ntuli
The recently released Live at Jazzwerkstatt album finds pianist and composer Thandi Ntuli rearranging her material for a live, large ensemble performance. Here, she meditates on…
Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile to cost R36bn to complete, will not be halted — Mabuza
Construction on the issue-ridden Medupi and Kusile power stations, which began in 2007 and 2008, will go ahead
Zondo grants Van Rooyen leave to cross-examine Fuzile
During his testimony in 2018, former treasury director general said Van Rooyen arrived at treasury with a "pre-appointed adviser" in Mohamed Bobat
D-day for Moyane as court to decide his fate
Ramaphosa fired Moyane on November 1, based on the recommendation in a damning interim report from the Nugent commission