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Quartet: The group creates music that feels both grounded and exploratory. Photo: Supplied

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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

A moment in time: Images from Jonathon Rees’s show titled Stillness.

Jonathon Rees: Finding stillness in a note

Photographer’s images are a soulful visual tribute to South African jazz

At the top of his voice: Musician and vocalist Siyabonga Mthembu is the leader of the band The Brother Moves On.  (Tseliso Monaheng)

Siyabonga Mthembu: Musical prayers said by hymn-self

The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work

Somewhere over the rainbow: Local artist Thandi Ntuli, whose latest album came out at the end of last year, will be playing an hour-long set at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival this weekend. Photo: Andile Buka

Thandi Ntuli: That beautiful connection …

Last year, South African jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli released her album Rainbow Revisited on International Anthem Records, to great acclaim. But what does it feel like to translate the album to the stage? 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

Overarchingly personal: The 10-track ‘Rainbow Revisited’ put out by Thandi Ntuli draws inspiration from the track Rainbow, from her album Exile. Photo: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images

Thandi Ntuli recycles rainbows

South African jazz musician Thandi Ntuli draws on her roots in a deep new offering