The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
Exploring shared struggles and the power of love, Hank Willis Thomas’s latest exhibition layers American and South African histories into thought-provoking artworks
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 Grammy-winning icon brings joy, power and purpose to the stage — and there’s no sign she’s slowing down
Jazz and activism have long been intertwined, but how does the music speak today?
Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim
The singer will pay homage to legendary artists such as ‘Mama Africa’ and Brenda Fassie
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
