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Gifted: Allen Kwela began his musical journey with kwela (his surname is a coincidence) before shifting into jazz. Photo: Drum Magazine
ALLEN KWELA

Tugging at the heart of Allen Kwela

The rerelease of the 1975 album by the jazz guitarist calls attention to this talented musician

  • Kwanele Sosibo
10 min read
Merger: Guitarist Derek Gripper unwinds at a favourite spot near his home in Cape Town.
DEREK GRIPPER

To Bamako and back – by guitar

SA guitarist Derek Gripper’s adaptations of kora maestro Toumani Diabaté have bridged the chasm between classical and griot traditions

  • Carlos Amato
11 min read