Vusi Mahlasela
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Vusi Mahlasela has never stopped singing for change
South Africa’s most beloved troubadour on new music, staying rooted in Mamelodi and why peace is worth singing about
Spirited away by a voice of gold
We chat to singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, who has just released his latest album ‘Umoja’
The Portfolio: Naftali
Naftali has just released his debut single, ‘Kea Shwa’. He tells us a bit about his music-making journey.
Mamelodi’s spirit lives on in music
A concert attempts to capture the rich cultural and political heritage of the township
Don’t Miss This: May 8 – 14
From the Chester Missing is a Puppet Parliament show to a celebration of Marvin Gaye’s music, here’s our round-up of not-to-be missed events.
DON’T MISS THIS: Argentinian Cultural Week and CT fashion week
The Argentinian Cultural Week features a line-up of dance performances, theatre production, exhibitions and music collaborations.
Sama awards honour those behind the scenes
The 19th MTN Sama festivities have been kick-started with the non-broadcast leg that honours the music industry and those working behind the scenes.
Vusi Mahlasela: The healing power of sound
Words that defined a generation were more profound than this celebrated composer from Mamelodi realised, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.
Zuma declares war on ANC’s ‘demon of factionalism’
President Zuma has plotted out the ANC’s future, promising to defeat factionalism and "political demons" in the party, and to speed up transformation.
10 South African songs that rocked my world in 2010
<strong>Lloyd Gedye</strong>’s 10-song crash course on what happened in South African music in 2010.
Moving and shaking at Acoustic Africa
The Bassline in Newtown was as cosmopolitan as is possible outside of an African Union conference on Friday night.