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Great soul: A film about Robert Sobukwe is to be screened at Constitution Hill, where he was imprisoned.

Diary: Sobukwe film screening, Kwasuka Sukela a fun event for the whole family and Kwaito makes a komeback

Sobukwe film screened at jail where he was kept In celebration of Pan Africanist Congress founder Robert Sobukwe, who would have been 100 years old on 5 December, the…

At the top of his voice: Musician and vocalist Siyabonga Mthembu is the leader of the band The Brother Moves On.  (Tseliso Monaheng)

Siyabonga Mthembu: Musical prayers said by hymn-self

The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work

School of hard knocks: Jazz drummer Gontse Makhene has a debut album in the pipeline. Photo: Solomon Moremong

A phoenix from the ashes

Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home

Big step: Greg Maqoma is retiring as a dancer but he will continue to teach and choreograph. Photo:  Arthur Dlamini

A new stage for Gregory Maqoma, a dancing great

Artists and friends describe Gregory Maqoma as a selfless and kind-hearted person who contributed a great deal towards their success

Jazz Musician Billy Monama  (Delwyn Verasamy)
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Billy Monama: stringing together South African guitar history

The guitarist’s book, Introduction to South African Guitar Style: Volume One is due to be published at the end of the year

Golden collaboration: Mabi Thobejane and Madala Kunene’s friendship began with a mutual admiration of one another’s musical styles. Photos: Delwyn Verasamy and Rogan Ward
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Madala and Mabi: It’s a thing that spans half a century

Madala Kunene and Mabi Thobejane have been making music and maintaining a friendship for over fifty years.

Perhaps the fest was not terribly interested in attendance

Nirox Words Fest needs curating

Talk (and wine) did not come cheap at the inaugural Nirox Words Festival 2017

Madala Kunene: Listen, while my guitar gently speaks

Madala Kunene, one of SA’s most talented musicians, is reluctant to talk about himself – he prefers to let his six-string Takamine deliver the spiel.

Singer Moonchild’s debut album will be out in the new year.

Singer Moonchild reaches for the stars

The genre-bending poet, dancer, fashion designer and singer’s debut album will be out in the new year.

Falsetto singer Bongeziwe Mabandla.

Music, but not for the masses

New initiative Littlegig is well-intentioned and puts on a good show, but remains a commodity that functions only to confirm middle-class privilege.

eThekwini love letter

Niren Tolsi speaks to writer and culture producer Peter Machen about his new book on Durban.