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Bring him back home: Jazz drummer Kesivan Naidoo, who now lives in Switzerland, will be performing work commemorating 30 years of democracy in South Africa. Photo: Jacqui van Staden
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY

Jazz in the key of freedom

Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy

  • Kibo Ngowi
6 min read
Chris Botti plays on the edge of jazz with both contemporary classical and pop music sensibilities.
CHRIS BOTTI

Festival is an embarrassment of jazz riches

Joy of Jazz takes place in Johannesburg this weekend.

  • Percy Mabandu
6 min read
Miles to go: (From top) Local trumpeter Darren English, who will be performing at the National Arts Festival this weekend, says he is inspired by American jazz musicians Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis. Photos: Anthony Barboza/Getty Images
ARTICLE

Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival

We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage

  • Charles Leonard
7 min read
Portia Zvavahera’s Maruva akaburitswa tiri mugomo (We received flowers) from her new exhibition, 2020. (Courtesy of Stevenson gallery)
ANCIENT VOICES AND FRIENDS

Don’t Miss: A weekly round-up of virtual and in-person events

From art exhibitions to live jazz, we’ve got your weekend programming sorted

  • Arts Desk
3 min read