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Take a bow: Siya Charles, winner of this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz performs on stage. Photo: Mark Wessels

Art, politics and integrity: The Standard Bank Young Artist Award then and now

Ahead of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Kwanele Sosibo interviews this year’s music and jazz SBYA winners for their reflections on the history and meaning of the awards

  • Eyaaz
9 min read
On stage: Thandi Ntuli and her seven-piece band will perform at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival taking place in Johannesburg next weekend. Photo: Ndumiso Sibanda

Rooted in rhythm: Thandi Ntuli on heritage, jazz and artistic renewal

The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry

  • Eyaaz
7 min read