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Power duo: Coco and J’Something host the festival that blends
culinary artistry with soul culture. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Ben Rodrigues releases Hazel Eyes, Coco & J’Something’s ‘Lovers Rock’ returns this Valentine’s Day and catch The Rise by Kgethang Konese this Easter

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Lesego Chepape
Busi Lethole

Soldier of love: Sade, who turned 64 on 16 January, has been the frontwoman during the band’s 40-year career. The group is slated to release new music in 2023. Photo: Kerstin Rogers/Getty Images

Sade – the smooth operator who is always by your side

Your Love is King: The legend, the myth and the band behind one of the most enduring musical acts of our time with

Tseliso Monaheng

Lovers Rock leads Franklyn (Michael Ward) and Martha (Amarah-Jae St Aubyn) provide a narrative anchor to the film (BBC Studios)

AMARAH JAE ST AUBYN

Review: The eternal splendour of ‘Lovers Rock’

Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’, part of the ‘Small Axe’ anthology, is an ethereal interlude that takes us inside the blues party bubble

Kwanele Sosibo