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Living on: Busi Mhlongo's legacy is easy to hear in the voices of her descendants, the many musicians she inspired. Photos: Supplied

Three voices, one spirit: honouring Busi Mhlongo at Joy of Jazz

At the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, vocalists Zawadi Yamungu, Xolisa Dlamini, and Buhlebendalo join forces to celebrate the enduring legacy and fearless spirit of music icon Busi…

Gig Guide: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s opens first retail boutique, Nádine and Bo release We Are the Fire, Ndu Shezi releases Gugu Lami, Bafunny Bafunny brings the laughs and Comic Con Africa comes to Johannesburg

Discover what is happening in entertainment: Comic Con Africa heads to Joburg, Trevor Noah leads Bafunny Bafunny, Gert-Johan Coetzee opens his first retail boutique, plus fresh…

Street project: JayJayy’s diversity is reflected in the song. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Zakes Bantwini and Zolani Mahola release an anthem, JayJayy and W4de’s 2SPIN out now and Sobzeen releases Nguni Tales

Explore the latest South African music releases, including an inspiring new anthem from Zakes Bantwini and Zolani Mahola, JayJayy and W4de's collaborative EP '2SPIN', and…

Stylistic: Birdie's song speaks about the land not just being empty but that it carries generations of memory.

Birdie Mboweni turns anthropology into song

Musician and anthropologist Tribute Birdie Mboweni discusses her upcoming album Matimu, blending academic research on protected areas, history, and indigenous knowledge into song.

Resigned: S'bo Gyre has freed himself from splitting between boardrooms and studios.

S'bo Gyre has left the boardroom

After years in corporate public relations, South African musician S'bo Gyre resigns from his job to pursue music full-time, releasing his electro pop-rap track 'I Quit (9.2.5)'.

Lusanda is learning to trust her voice

After going viral on TikTok with soulful covers, multidisciplinary artist Lusanda releases her debut EP 'By The Time I Wake Up' and steps into the spotlight as Spotify’s EQUAL…

Celebrating a Legend: Caiphus Semenya's timeless songbook takes centre stage at Joburg Theatre

Joburg Theatre will celebrate the timeless legacy of musical icon Caiphus Semenya with a special three-day production featuring top contemporary South African artists.

Organic: Dyer isn't an artist who works to a fixed timeline. Traditions took its own unhurried route to completion. Photos: Supplied

Bokani Dyer looks back to move forward on ‘Traditions’

Jazz pianist Bokani Dyer reflects on turning 40 and delves into his South African musical inheritance, from struggle songs to his father's influence, on his new album Traditions.

Lively: Celebration is at the heart of the new track. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Langa Mavuso releases  I Choose You, The Market Theatre brings  Mr Duiker Sang the Blues and Uncool MC releases Setla

Explore the latest in South African arts with new music from Uncool MC and Langa Mavuso, plus The Market Theatre's premiere of 'Mr Duiker Sang the Blues'.

New arrival: After more than 50 years in the music industry, Don Laka speaks about his latest album with the excitement of someone at the beginning of a journey rather than the end of one. Photos: Supplied

Don Laka’s ‘Invitation 2’ is a meeting point between generations

Nearly two decades after his seminal release, South African music legend Don Laka returns with 'Invitation 2', an expansive 24-track project bridging generations, genres, and…

 Manana performs during his Mending Broken Hearts Tour in Pretoria, where fans sang along to his music and welcomed him back to a city he says gave him a chance early in his career. Credit: @iamkwame_

Manana returns to Pretoria, where the music feels personal

Singer-songwriter Manana reflects on growth, emotional honesty, and the vibrant space for alternative sounds in South Africa during his Mending Broken Hearts Tour stop in Pretoria.

Man in motion: Moloi is difficult to pin down. He’s a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who moves between folk, blues, jazz, mbaqanga and maskandi without ever landing in one of them. Photo: Supplied

The Many Sounds of Tubatsi Mpho Moloi

From Soweto roots to international acclaim with Urban Village and collaborations with Msaki, multi-instrumentalist Tubatsi Mpho Moloi discusses his genre-defying music journey…

African scene: Visitors can expect to encounter work from galleries and emerging artists from across the continent. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: FNB Art Joburg 19th Edition, UKZN Instrumental Showcase, Open Book Festival

Discover this week's cultural highlights, including the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg in Sandton, Cape Town's vibrant Open Book Festival, and a showcase of emerging jazz talent…

TEEKS on modern masculinity, Māori heritage and his first South African Tour

Acclaimed Māori soul singer TEEKS opens up ahead of his debut South African tour, discussing ancestral roots, decolonising modern masculinity, and the healing power of live music.

Song: Dr Buselaphi Gxowa, a celebrated voice in Maskandi and a keeper of amahubo, which means chants, songs or hymns. Photos: Supplied

Dr Buselaphi Gxowa: a living blueprint of Maskandi

Across nearly three decades and 21 awards, Maskandi icon Dr Buselaphi Gxowa reflects on challenging gender misconceptions in traditional music, preserving amahubo and inspiring…