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Welcome home: South African bassist and composer Benjamin Jephta is about to release a new album.

Benjamin Jephta’s Homecoming: A decade of jazz, gratitude and innovation

With a new album marking 10 years in the music industry, Benjamin Jephta reflects on his journey while pushing South African jazz into the future

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Miles to go: (From top) Local trumpeter Darren English, who will be performing at the National Arts Festival this weekend, says he is inspired by American jazz musicians Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis. Photos: Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival

We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage

  • Umamah Bakharia
7 min read
Debut: Kujenga is one of the local outfits that will be playing at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Cape Town jazz festival tuning up after Covid lull

Like it’s theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid

  • Eyaaz
2 min read