The Soil
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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
Musos back on solid ground
A reimagined The Soil is back with a new member – and an album in the pipeline
Inextricable link between jazz and fashion
Bonded by history as much as the present, the two genres of expression work together effortlessly
Something of a musical revolution
The glory-bound musician Samkelo Mdolomba is getting ready for his third act
Roots go deep into The Soil
The kasi-soul trio believe the primacy of the voice and their culturally diverse background sets them well to send out a universal message.
Don’t Miss This: June 19 – 25
From Loyiso Gola’s live show to the State Theatre’s Youth Expression Festival, we’ve rounded up this week’s not-to-be-missed events.
Arts Alive highlights power of creativity in democracy
This year’s Arts Alive programme has a strong focus on theatre and reinforces the important role art plays in improving the quality of lives.
The Soil: Kasi soul takes root
The a capella trio, The Soil’s self-titled debut album is taking their message to a wider audience.