Nduduzo Makhathini
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Nduduzo Makhathini is not playing alone
From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
Zawadi Yamungu: The African Dramaturg
Blending jazz, folk and indigenous instrumentation, Zawadi crafts a sound that reconnects audiences to heritage while confronting the politics of the present
Reinventing the Cape Town International Jazz Festival without losing the jazz
Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing…
Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new era
From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy
Art, politics and integrity: The Standard Bank Young Artist Award then and now
Ahead of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Kwanele Sosibo interviews this year’s music and jazz SBYA winners for their reflections on the history and meaning of the awards
Rooted in rhythm: Thandi Ntuli on heritage, jazz and artistic renewal
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
Diary: Heritage Day at Zeitz MOCAA, Friends of Feya Faku in Durban, Poetry at Market Theatre
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Diary: Wynton Marsalis will headline Dinaledi stage at the Joy of Jazz, Symphony of Bansuri to premiere at the Artscape Opera House and Basadi in Music Awards return in August
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Jonathon Rees: Finding stillness in a note
Photographer’s images are a soulful visual tribute to South African jazz
A phoenix from the ashes
Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home
The power of gratitude and tradition in Linda Sikhakhane’s ‘Iladi’
Linda Sikhakhane’s Iladi draws listeners into the spiritual world of thanksgiving rituals
Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s Umkhondo reflects memory and loss through photography
The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on South Africa’s history through deeply personal stories of loss, memory and healing.
A close listen: Jazz pro, healer and scholar stuns with depth of meaning and musicality
South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album, uNomkhubulwane, is a masterpiece of transcendent spiritual jazz that draws on his Zulu cultural heritage and…
Finding harmony with my father through the timeless power of Jazz
He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases
Three South African jazz musicians have second albums about to hit the shelves