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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
Salif Keita: Africa’s golden voice on jazz, legacy and his love of South Africa
The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
Gig Guide: McCoy Mrubata to Launch Children On The Frontline at Makotopong, DJ FAHD Unveils Your Love and LEGACY returns to Cape Town
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Diary: Africa Is Not a Jungle, ACCES Music Conference and Red Bull Flugtag
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Diary: Comedy Jam at The Houghton Hotel in August, Vuma Levin returns with new album Allegories, Black Coffee at Hey Neighbour
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South Africa’s Tyla triumphs at Grammys
Singer-songwriter brings home the award for Best African Music Performance in the category’s first year
Where to now, Trevor Noah?
Lihle Z Mtshali got a front-row seat to watch A-lister Trevor Noah’s penultimate hosting of The Daily Show – a gig that turned him into a superstar
Let the festivities begin!
From wine tasting in Joburg to beach parties and outdoor films, here’s a list of things to do this festive season
Black Coffee chats to the M&G about his Grammy win and ‘career milestones’
For the DJ who coined an authentic signature sound of Afropolitan house, Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee’s Grammy win signifies a milestone for African dance and electronic…
Riky Rick: The last of a dying breed
Conversations about genre and sticking out in a room full of people were moot for the hip-hop star, writes Shingai Darangwa
Dusting off musical gems through the art of the remix
Gallo retraces its steps for new gold in its legacy project series Gallo Remixed
The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
The Samas fiasco and a moment of reckoning for South African music
The local music industry can’t place the blame for its current state solely on the Covid-19 pandemic; it’s been in a mess for a while
Giro d’Italia’s Israel start under fire
Politics is set to overshadow the iconic cycling race, which stands accused of ‘sport-washing’ human rights violations
Why South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee left a bitter taste by performing in Israel
The DJ’s recent performance in Tel Aviv took place on the same weekend that saw more than a dozen Palestinian protesters killed