Music
Zakes Bantwini’s ‘Echoes of Botanical Gardens’ unearths new ground
A collaborative album with Skye Wanda’s emotional vocal honesty reshapes Afro-house into something slower and more introspective.
By Andrea Nagel
Hot Lunch with Trésor Riziki
From Goma to Durban to global stages, Trésor's journey is a story of courage, faith and the music that carried him forward
By Aspasia Karras
A tribute to maestro Abdullah Ibrahim
A tribute to maestro Abdullah Ibrahim by Mweli Mzizi.
By Mweli Mzizi
‘The Floor Is Ours’: Deviation kicks off summer at Gala festival
London’s independent festival delivered another masterclass in thoughtful musical curation
By Desné Masie
Wouter Kellerman: A life recomposed
How Wouter Kellerman left engineering behind to become one of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians
By Andrea Nagel
The radical preservation of Matsuli Music
Matsuli Music has given due respect to some of SA’s best artistic contributions.
By Richard Pithouse
A season to savour
A month of standout exhibitions, performances and creative gatherings across SA
By Iolandi Pool
In defence of listening deeply
Why understanding music matters as technology reshapes our emotional and cultural lives
By David Gorin
The gospel according to Maleh
The singer-songwriter on music and the spiritual surrender behind her deeply personal new album
By Andrea Nagel
Hot Lunch with Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse
From township choirs to South African stardom, the legendary musician reflects on the moments that shaped his career
By Aspasia Karras
Freshlyground shakes it up
Their new single ‘Take Me Home’ introduces new vocalist Mbali Makhoba.
By Andrea Nagel
Classics On Turf arrives in Durban
Orchestral performance meets country club culture at Mount Edgecombe
By Wanted Reporter
Thirteen floors above the city
High above Braamfontein, Hugh’s is a jazz club shaped by legacy, care and connection.
By Ryan Enslin
Born to sing, made to heal
In music and in mission, Thando Zide is bringing the sacred into the everyday.
By Tseliso Monaheng
Mastercard teams up with African hitmakers to craft vibrant tracks that capture its passion and innovation
SPONSORED | Mastercard launches Afrobeat and Amapiano anthems to deepen cultural connection across Africa
