Gabi Motuba’s music stretches beyond jazz, transforming grief, memory and resistance into a spiritual sonic language rooted in black life and liberation
A legendary Swiss festival meets the Cape Winelands as Montreux launches its first African edition in Franschhoek with global stars and jazz visionaries
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy
Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.
With her lens tuned to the heartbeat of South African jazz, Vuyo Giba transforms music into memory and sound into story
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A daring collaboration between saxophonist Josie McClure, pianist Eugene Joubert and composer Conrad Asman premieres in Benoni with striking originality
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
The musician reflects on a decade in jazz, the influence of heritage and how curiosity and daily rituals shape her artistry
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The 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz reflects on her beginnings, her inspirations and her vision for South African jazz
With a new album marking 10 years in the music industry, Benjamin Jephta reflects on his journey while pushing South African jazz into the future
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From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.
An elder joins the ancestral band. We remember Louis Moholo-Moholo’s voice, rhythms, and roaring soul
Rashid Lombard, legendary photojournalist and jazz aficionado, has died at 74 — leaving behind a legacy of resistance, rhythm and relentless storytelling
From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself
Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy
Kyle Shepherd Trio’s new album is packed with originals, covers, homages – and a guilty pleasure
