Todd Matshikiza

The history of clubbing in Jo’burg is less about physical space and fading memories, but about the sheer, frightful necessity of dancing

In a tribute to John Matshikiza, who died recently, we rerun a classic column that appeared in the M&G in 2004.

Strings may be an unexpected addition to Chris McGregor’s jazz, but his music was always about expansion, writes Shaun de Waal.