The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today
From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.
From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself
The musician talks about her long career, her legacy and the spirit guiding what could be her final album
Jazz musician Sydney Mavundla reflects on the legacy and evolution of the genre and respecting tradition while embracing the future
Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs
His autobiography The Way Home is an account of the travails of life in exile
The singer-songwriter speaks about love, her three albums and how her fledgling career was boosted by jazz legend Hugh Masekela
Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim
The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory
