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Moving people: Congolese-born musician Tresor will bring his 10-piece band to the Joy of Jazz festival in Joburg this weekend. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN JAZZ

‘I Want People to Dance’: Tresor Talks Music, Legacy and Joy of Jazz

Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today

  • Kibo Ngowi
6 min read
Blowing them away: Cape Town-born, and educated at UCT and The Juilliard School in New York, this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz winner, trombonist Siya Charles, will perform at the Joy of Jazz Festival in Joburg later this month. Photo: Mark Wessels and Daniel Song
AFRICAN JAZZ

Musician Siya Charles is breaking brass ceilings

The 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz reflects on her beginnings, her inspirations and her vision for South African jazz

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
8 min read
Noteworthy: South African musician Mandisi Dyantyis will perform at the Joy of Jazz festival. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee/New Frame
JAZIEL BROTHER

Celebrating the joy within jazz

Music festival returns to Johannesburg this weekend with a strong emphasis on Africa

  • Bongeka Gumede
4 min read