Contemporary Jazz
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After 13 years, Skyjack is still surprising itself
The title arrived after the music. Shane Cooper had already written the composition when he stumbled across a line in a poem by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. The poem was…
Rooted in rhythm: Thandi Ntuli on heritage, jazz and artistic renewal
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
Benjamin Jephta’s Homecoming: A decade of jazz, gratitude and innovation
With a new album marking 10 years in the music industry, Benjamin Jephta reflects on his journey while pushing South African jazz into the future
How the digital age has changed the existence of big record labels
The evolution of technology has changed how music is produced, removing the need to have a contract with a record label to do it. With more musicians choosing to be independent,…