There will not be another Maria McCloy
Those who loved her remember a woman who gave everything — to her art, to her city, and to every person lucky enough to have her in their corner
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Billy Monama is staging a revival of memory
The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage
Cape Town International Jazz Festival composes its new era
From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy
The Intensity of beginning
In this unorthodox piece, a lover of Beyoncé, Busi Mhlongo, Brandy and Miriam Makeba, reads the artistic contributions of Nina Simone and Zoë Modiga through the lens of Frantz Fanon
Diary: Africa Is Not a Jungle, ACCES Music Conference and Red Bull Flugtag
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Hotstix, hot legacy
From Burn Out to BMW Art Generation, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse remains a cultural giant shaping South Africa’s sound and spirit.
Diary: Usha Seejarim at Southern Guild, Zoë Modiga empowers her voice, Onset Music Group releases Voicenote
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Zoë Modiga and the politics of love
The singer-songwriter speaks about love, her three albums and how her fledgling career was boosted by jazz legend Hugh Masekela
Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?
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
Nomthandazo by Zoe Modiga: Seeing the heaven inside us
Let the music of Zoe Modiga guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment
Cape Town jazz festival tuning up after Covid lull
Like it’s theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid
Connecting through silence with Zoë Modiga
Zoë Modiga’s sound played through headphones cuts any distance between her and the audience
Zoë Modiga and the sacred art of Yellow
The singer wants to be known as an entertainer who cares about a lot of things