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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

Chris Botti plays on the edge of jazz with both contemporary classical and pop music sensibilities.

Festival is an embarrassment of jazz riches

Joy of Jazz takes place in Johannesburg this weekend.

Percy Mabandu

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

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

Portia Zvavahera’s Maruva akaburitswa tiri mugomo (We received flowers) from her new exhibition, 2020. (Courtesy of Stevenson gallery)

ANCIENT VOICES AND FRIENDS

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

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