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Paid her dues: Lady Zamar describes the album as a declaration of clarity and creative independence, a
celebration of survival and triumph after missteps, misjudgements and misrepresentation. Photo: Supplied

From healing to victory

In this candid conversation, Lady Zamar opens up about the making of ‘Emperor Eclipse’, her creative process and what life after healing means to her

Kibo Ngowi

Unsafe: Shannon Mowday (in the centre on the sax above) highlights that women have to fight for their space in the jazz sector. Photos: Supplied

FEMALE COMPOSERS

Patriarchy takes centre stage in the world of jazz

The music sector is rife with discrimination and harassment, making it difficult for women

Aarti Bhana