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Nduduzo Makhathini is not playing alone
From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
Côte d’Ivoire is more than a stopover. It’s a story you travel through
A seven-day journey across Côte d’Ivoire reveals cocoa towns, coastal escapes, living history and cultural traditions carried carefully across generations
Inside ‘Mgidi Moms’: Where tradition, love and celebration meet
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage
Back to love: Judith Sephuma on legacy, music and the long road home
From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build
Malawi cremation site rewrites Africa’s burial history
A 9 500-year-old cremation in northern Malawi shows hunter-gatherers engaged in complex ritual practices far earlier than previously thought
Thandiswa Mazwai: Still speaking for future generations
Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates 50 years and 30 years in music with the Sankofa Heritage Festival, blending heritage, innovation, and generational continuity
Diary: Gregory Porter in SA; Zeitz MOCAA symposium; DJ Bob Jazz Club
Your essential dose of art and culture
Diary: Cape Town Photography Festival, Folklore Festival, Basha Uhuru Festival,
Your essential dose of art and culture
Rediscover the rhythms of traditional songs with Castle Milk Stout’s Afrikaraoke
It’s a way to preserve our heritage, celebrate and teach youngsters the lyrics of our sacred songs