Music
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
The charming warmth of Muneyi’s soundscape
Son of Venda on the whirlwinds of the city, life as a musician and the self
By Tšeliso Monaheng
CHRIS THURMAN: Puppetry and avid ensemble bring Kentridge’s Faustus in Africa! back to life
The show conceived and directed in 1995 returns to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town
By Chris Thurman
Africa’s musical heritage in vibration
Exhibition of African traditional music instruments showcases the beauty and ingenuity of African cultures
By Kgomotso Moncho-Maripane
The eternal groove of Soul II Soul
Founder Jazzie B says sound system culture was essential to the band’s formation before their SA tour
By Tšeliso Monaheng
Mbuso Khoza and the hymn for Nandi
Restoring Shaka’s mother to her rightful place in history, one note at a time
By Percy Mabandu
Kyle Shepherd’s sweet dance
The jazz trio delights fans with their first album in a decade
By Tšeliso Monaheng
Let the wood speak, master-luthier confides
Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra’s recent national tour a masterclass in collaboration and craftsmanship
By Ryan Enslin
The year Kujenga broke through
A standout principle of the band is its unwavering dedication to communal planning and communal doing
By Tšeliso Monaheng
Guitarist Steve Newman is on the road again
A member of the Tananas trio of the 1980s, he is now partially blind, but still touring
By Staff Reporter
Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright all set for Joburg return
The US singer talks about her new album, ‘Shadow’, and her upcoming Joy of Jazz performance
By Percy Mabandu
Buskaid: a concert of Majors and Minors
Featuring music from Baroque to amapiano, the concert is in celebration of Buskaid’s founder, Rosemary Nalden, who turned 80 in February with Tshidiso Boikanyo as new ensemble leader
By Robyn Sassen
Classical music’s young African future
A historic new orchestra with members from countries across the continent will perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall
By Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi
The Redemption of Malcolm Jiyane
The trombonist and composer speaks on the makings of the artist and the album, ‘True Story’
By Tšeliso Monaheng
