On the 25th of July, there was a relaunch of the seminal book by Sam Mathe, From Kippie to Kippies and Beyond (2021). This second edition expands on the evolution of jazz and other musical genres, illuminating the lives and legacies of influential musicians from the 1920s to the present. Held at the Anthropology Museum…
When it comes to the South African hip-hop scene, few names ring out louder than the rapper and poet, Stogie T. Recently, we had the chance to catch up with the man himself, and what followed was a raw, enlightening conversation about his latest EP, the effects of the pandemic, and the complex social conditions…
Dubbed by Creative Feel as ‘The Queen of Cool’, the pianist, vocalist, and songwriter, Thandi Ntuli is not only insanely talented but very well respected in the jazz circles of South Africa. She’s collaborated with some of the dopest, most talented people in this country and built a career that is both admirable and burgeoning….
“That’s white boy music” and, oh let’s not forget “Why are you trying to be white” are words every person of colour has heard a multitude of times when other people find out that they listen to rock. Sad because it places people in a box that they are unable to escape as they fear…
Even if you aren’t a hip-hop head, chances are, you’re well aware of the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. While they collaborated on Drake’s studio album Take Care (2011) Lamar has always had a bit of an issue with Drake. He wasn’t best pleased when J. Cole dubbed them the “Big Three” in…
I had the overwhelming honour of meeting Thandiswa Mazwai at her impeccable Simmonds Street studio in downtown Johannesburg, where we discussed her latest album release Sankofa. As the afternoon sun poured in through her large industrial windows, we sat comfortably at the far end of the space in the kind of close communion that can…
Winnie Madikizela Mandela is one of South Africa’s most prominent historical figures. Langa Mavuso is one of its brightest young musical stars. Market Theatre, nestled in Newtown, Johannesburg, is known for producing some of the country’s most spectacular shows. Any time these three forces collide, something is bound to shift in the world of South…
Dumomi The Jig, a UK-based Nigerian musician and rising star in the Afrobeats scene, has unveiled his latest single, ‘Butterfly’. This track, released via Adult Global Nation, follows the tremendous success of Dumomi’s previous single, Maria, featuring the Queen of Afrohouse, Niniola. With over a million views on YouTube and critical acclaim from notable publications…
From its inception, Bubblegum Club has always been a dedicated platform for amplifying new music from emerging talents across the African continent. To this day, it remains steadfast in its commitment by offering itself as a means of fostering cross-cultural work. By showcasing the work of young musicians like Kemuel, Bubblegum Club hopes to continue…
R&B music and the month of love go together like peanut butter and jam. If musicians get their timing right, their music could have instant and eternal appeal. Fresh from two sold-out Candlelight Concerts in Toronto for Valentine’s Day and a headline performance in Atlanta for Black History Month, ZENESOUL got the timing right with…
One sentence has hardly been spoken to completion before Neo Mokoatle begins to refine his initial thought. He starts another, holding a now concentrated idea to the light, before discarding it in favour of a concept or greater truth that has revealed itself to him in the process of his speaking. His speech matches his…
Held at The Market Photo Workshop from the 1st to the 2nd of December 2023, a reflective celebration of the release of The Brother Moves On‘s first album A New Myth (2013), coincided with the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. This conceptual foundation led to a concert series, culminating in a final episode that…
