Traditional Music
latest news & developmentsAlbert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town
Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are…
Handmade Highland bagpipes face decline as mass production takes over
The current wait time for an artisan Highland bagpipe is two years
Mabandla reaches deep within and the music flows anew
"Mangaliso is his second album, a spiritual exploration rooted in traditional Xhosa sounds with the addition of mbaqanga, electronica and hip-hop."
Thing of beauty: Indigenous musical instruments
Those celebrating the ATKV Oesfees will have the chance to listen to, play and even buy replicas of ancient Khoe and San musical instruments.
A marvellous mix of Mzansi and Mozart
The National Arts Festival boasts exciting intercultural music compositions as well as a plethora of South African works.