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The eternal dance: Nduduzo Makhathini recently released his third album, which is titled uNomkhubulwane. Photo: Arthur Dlamini
ABUNDANCE

uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits

Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album

  • Nduduzo Makhathini
11 min read
Heritage: Nduduzo Makhathini, the South African pianist, composer and educator, brings his Zulu culture to bear on his new album uNomkhubulwane. Photo: Arthur Dlamini
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

A close listen: Jazz pro, healer and scholar stuns with depth of meaning and musicality

South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album, uNomkhubulwane, is a masterpiece of transcendent spiritual jazz that draws on his Zulu cultural heritage and…

  • Diane Thram
5 min read
The court can step in and help protect the interests of vulnerable people like older people with conditions such as dementia. Photo: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis/Getty Images
BALANCE

A better life for older adults

Balance and self-care are key words to sustaining good mental health into our senior years

  • Barry Kaganson
3 min read