From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
Your essential dose of art and culture
Your essential dose of art and culture
Your essential dose of art and culture
Singer-songwriter brings home the award for Best African Music Performance in the category’s first year
Lihle Z Mtshali got a front-row seat to watch A-lister Trevor Noah’s penultimate hosting of The Daily Show – a gig that turned him into a superstar
From wine tasting in Joburg to beach parties and outdoor films, here’s a list of things to do this festive season
For the DJ who coined an authentic signature sound of Afropolitan house, Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee’s Grammy win signifies a milestone for African dance and electronic…
Conversations about genre and sticking out in a room full of people were moot for the hip-hop star, writes Shingai Darangwa
Gallo retraces its steps for new gold in its legacy project series Gallo Remixed
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
The local music industry can’t place the blame for its current state solely on the Covid-19 pandemic; it’s been in a mess for a while
Politics is set to overshadow the iconic cycling race, which stands accused of ‘sport-washing’ human rights violations
The DJ’s recent performance in Tel Aviv took place on the same weekend that saw more than a dozen Palestinian protesters killed
She articulates the hopes of a particular generation and her first album is a departure from group-think
What the fest lacked in all-out spectacle it made up for in logistical gloss, with the new cashless payment system a boon
If Atlanta was a taste of what’s to come, Orlando Stadium is going to explode like never before
Watch out for the potholes in the road ahead and never, ever spell-shame on Twitter.
Fees didn’t fall, the kwaito star did, the star couple are heading that way, and the rapper suggested it.
