Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
global musiclatest news & developments
Angélique Kidjo is still unstoppable at 65
AFRICAN ARTISTS

Angélique Kidjo is still moving the world

The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read
It’s in the bag: Sun-El Musician, the artist whose real name is Sanele Sithole, says he’s living with the strange emotional whiplash of finishing an album. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Sun-El Musician enters new chapter with ‘Under the Sun’

On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era

  • Kibo Ngowi
9 min read
Moving people: Congolese-born musician Tresor will bring his 10-piece band to the Joy of Jazz festival in Joburg this weekend. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN JAZZ

‘I Want People to Dance’: Tresor Talks Music, Legacy and Joy of Jazz

Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today

  • Kibo Ngowi
6 min read
A-list: South African musician Letta Mbulu should have been on Apple’s list, the writer says. Photo: Getty Images
AMERICAN CENTRIC

Apple’s Top 100 List: A coalition of Rock and Pop, but at what cost?

We South Africans know our coalitions (we’ll probably see more after our elections) and the recently released Apple Music 100 Best Albums list smells exactly like one

  • Charles Leonard
4 min read