South African Musicians
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Seeds & Sound: The rise of Rorisang Sechele
Marking the day of her debut EP release, the promising musician reflects on fear, growth and blooming in her own time
What does foreign validation of SA music really count for?
The need for cosigns from non-Africans is a long-standing feature of the South African music industry that undermines our artists’ capabilities.
Linda Buthelezi and his new God Sons and Daughter outfit re-emerges revived
After years of hiding and seeking, the former BLK JKS frontman has again reappeared armed with a fresh approach to his work.
Diary of a kak year
A year of scandal and ill-health hasn’t dulled Steve Hofmeyr’s allure, or rubbed the edges off his contradictions. Pearlie Joubert talked to him.
Rise of The Invaders
Uitenhage’s long-forgotten Sixties rock’n’rollers are getting a revival. Lloyd Gedye reports.
Water from an ancient well
Anyone who has seen Abdullah Ibrahim perform live and solo will attest that it is a very intense, even spiritual experience.