Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, his spiritual foundation and the evolution of South African jazz.
Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing its core identity
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
Fifty years ago, disco started having an impact. Its influence was felt even in apartheid South Africa
Who wrote the songs from the 1600s by the Khoi-Khoi, the gold miners and those of the struggle?