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Quartet: The group creates music that feels both grounded and exploratory. Photo: Supplied

Diary: A Million O Clock Live at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Vumaala releases Show Me and Live Music Lab 2026 calls for entries

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  • Eyaaz
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One of us: Born Darren Jason Watkins Jr in the US, IShowSpeed is being claimed by Gen Z in Africa as one of their own.

IShowSpeed is avatar of Africa’s Gen Z

He embodies the raw, unfiltered, chaotic rhythm of youth, a generation unwilling to be scripted by the old guard, impatient with hierarchy, hungry for immediacy and determined to seize the stage without waiting their turn

  • Eyaaz
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Frame of mind: Apiwe Bubu, who hails from the Eastern Cape, and now has his own studio in Los Angeles, came back to his home country to record his debut album. Photo: Ofentse Moatshe

10 Hours, 8 Tracks, 1 Lifetime: Apiwe Bubu’s 20-year journey to his debut album

Apiwe Bubu’s debut album is the culmination of a decades-long journey across continents, studios and genres — finally coming home to piano

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Maverick: South African music sensation Moonchild, born Sanelisiwe Twisha, performed a record-breaking 10 shows at Glastonbury this year, but admits that radio hosts are cautious of her, because she refuses to censor herself on air. Photo: Grace Pickering

Moonchild taking over the world, one festival at a time

Moonchild taking over the world, one festival at a time

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NFI: The South African musical legend Miriam Makeba. Photo: James Andanson/Getty Images

Lies, damned lies and statistics: The many perils of ranking musical taste

Apple’s list of top 100 albums has caused a stir on social media with many unsettled by the ranking

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Growing season: Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy perform on stage during the Renaissance World Tour in Atlanta, Georgia, in August. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Beyoncé: A complex apparatus

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé opened last weekend around the world and grossed $27 million at the global box office. We sent two Mail & Guardian writers to watch it This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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