Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, his spiritual foundation and the evolution of South African jazz.
Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable
Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing its core identity
Rebecca Malope sparked a fire in me as a child. Decades later, I honoured that flame with my first full-band performance
A new investigation details a covert campaign that companies such as Monsanto, now Bayer, and Syngenta waged against critics who threatened its profit
Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home
She may have left South Africa more than 20 years ago, but this jazz singer is still firmly rooted in her heritage
Her book gifted me a vision of myself and many black women who carried my world
The ONE Campaign―the anti-corruption charity fronted by U2 lead singer Bono― is embroiled in a major bullying scandal
Weheartbeat prides itself on its intimate performances. This year the collective is set to expand
Kwanele Sosibo remembers the flamboyant Congolese performer who died at 66.
Three South African musicians talk about the spell of the purple one.
Rhodes University’s Vashna Jagarnath explains why she teaches her history students about Prince.
Bell le Pere is a helluva name but so is the music he played at Jo’burg’s The Orbit.
A year after his successful twin-album comeback, the Purple One does his thing again.
Zolani Mahola talks about ‘Sing-Off SA’, how her band keeps on experimenting and her future plans.
Singer-songwriter Souad Massi talks history, politics, new music and giving hope to freedom fighters.
With a new album out, the Algerian singer uses her music to give hope to people fighting for freedom in the Arab world.
American singer Aloe Blacc talks about his transformation in the music industry, his experience at Oppikoppi and his views on the state of hip-hop.
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" producer Anant Singh has congratulated rock band U2 for its win at the Golden Globe awards over the weekend.
Zakes Bantwini’s latest album has taken SA by storm. He talks about his stardom and why this record could be his best music offering yet.
Janelle Monáe’s latest release "Electric Lady" is a welcome creative offering in the seriously lacking genre of pop music.
As Africans we can speak for ourselves. We can make our own decisions and correct them if need be, but please don’t patronise us, writes Sipho Moyo.
Because the U2 frontman and others like him are seen as representatives of the poor, the poor are not invited to speak, writes George Monbiot.
The last time Snoop was in South Africa he went by the name Snoop Dogg. He has since changed his AKA and now experiences life as Snoop Lion.
Hip-hop artist Pebbles explores new sonic territory with her new album.
It’s the end of the world and you know it. Somerfaan’s new album sets the apocalypse against a soundtrack of experimental hip-hop and electronica.
We take a listen to new albums from aKing and Aloe Blacc, and find both to be lacking.
Lloyd Gedye caught up with Fink to discuss his coming album and rare performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town this weekend.
