Kyle Shepherd
latest news & developments
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
Skyjack: When ideation meets instinct
The third album from South African-Swiss jazz band Skyjack delights and surprises
Kyle Shepherd confronts the darkness with sound
Reflecting on just how much had been upended, the pianist stepped towards his instrument and summoned the language to grieve
Bheki Mseleku: Living inside the sound world
‘Beyond the Stars’ forces us to think about Mseleku’s solo piano practice as an approach to inhabiting sound
Shane Cooper’s infinite paths through rhythm
Shane Cooper’s approach to music and formation of Mabura has been coloured by his involvement with several groups (David Harrison)
Moleshe answers ‘Final Call’
The jazz musician has always been a visionary and a team player. He is now launching his solo debut
Don’t Miss This: August 28 – September 3
From comedienne Celeste Ntuli’s stand-up show to Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’s SA tour, we round-up this week’s hot-ticket events.
Don’t Miss This: National Arts Festival
From live shows to screenings, the arts desk rounds up some highlights from the festival.
Pianist Kyle Shepherd wrestles with new notes
2015 marks a metamorphic time for the musician as he moves beyond revivalism and continues to explore a new sound with his trio.
Jazz supergroup lights up the scene
Kesivan and the Lights’ new album is a signature moment in the history of South African jazz.
Kyle Shepherd trio brews a musical storm
Following Kyle Shepherd winning the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year, his performance with his band showed off his unwavering talent.
Shepherd hopes Standard Bank award allows more SA shows
Standard Bank’s Young Artist of the Year for Jazz Kyle Shepherd may only be 26 but his music and discography makes him something of a veteran.