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Mamelodi magic: The township, which is home to a number of artists, musicians and activists, is cradled by the Magaliesberg originally named after Mogale, leader of the Po people. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
DR MALOMBO

Mamelodi’s spirit lives on in music

A concert attempts to capture the rich cultural and political heritage of the township

  • Kwanele Sosibo
7 min read
Ntate Philip Tabane also known as Dr Malombo at his home in Mamelodi
AFRICAN JAZZ

Dr Malombo fought to keep his music in a genre of its own

One thing Philip Tabane left us remains definite: that it is possible to influence others as much as it is possible to learn from them.

  • Dr Sello Galane
  • Sello Guest Author
8 min read
(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
DR MALOMBO

Dr Philip Tabane passes on, leaving malombo to the next generation

​Dr Philip Nchipi Tabane, the inimitable guitarist, philosopher and conduit of malombo spirits passed away today at a Pretoria hospital

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
DR MALOMBO

Spat clouds malombo festival

The event is being touted as a tribute to Philip Tabane but the organisers’ caginess and a Twitter exchange suggests all is not well

  • Kwanele Sosibo
5 min read