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Soul food: Out of necessity Gabi Motuba sings, she swings black life and her conduction is continuously marshalling an imminent feeling of self-sovereignty. Photo: Standard Bank

Gabi Motuba and the sound of sacred resistance

Gabi Motuba’s music stretches beyond jazz, transforming grief, memory and resistance into a spiritual sonic language rooted in black life and liberation

  • Library
7 min read
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Finding harmony with my father through the timeless power of Jazz

He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music 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

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
GOAT in the making: Jazz musician Mandisi Dyantyis, who has two albums to his name, has just done a fashion shoot for GQ magazine that has people talking. Photo: Dan Carter courtesy of Fifty Four

Mandisi Dyantyis: People are seen in his music

Local musician follows in the footsteps of the jazz greats with his cool sounds and dress

  • Eyaaz
8 min read