The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage
Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International…
Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are…
Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing…
Blending R&B, soul and jazz, Lordkez arrives at CTIJF with a clearer sense of identity and a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.
Dwson’s upcoming appearance at the major music festival in his hometown places his journey from local clubs to global stages into sharp, full-circle focus
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
Your essential dose of art and culture
Your essential dose of art and culture
From wine tasting in Joburg to beach parties and outdoor films, here’s a list of things to do this festive season
The second Okavango Delta Music Festival was a dusty, distant affair writes Derek Davey
As Mercury left retrograde and South Africa ushered in women’s month, Apple Music released an all-genre list to celebrate the women with the highest streams. At the top of the…
Big events have their attractions but niche festivals, which are less financially risky, are drawing crowds
Festivals are gaining popularity and momentum across Southern Africa and expanding even further to showcase African arts.
Think you can escape white privilege and racism with a night out with friends? Think again, says Ra’eesa Pather.
The festival’s director has vowed that this lively celebration of East African music will be back bigger and stronger in 2017.
Interested in new music, art and film, and looking for something to do this Easter? Go to the fifth Jammin ‘n Ting festival at Naledi village.
If God is a DJ, according to Faithless and everyone wants to be a DJ, says Paul van Dyk; and if Paris Hilton thinks she’s a DJ – then God help us all.
Around 20 000 people descended on the dusty, rocking ‘n rolling festival this year. Themed SweetThing, we ask people about their sweetest thing at Oppi.
Party animal Michael Leslie loves music festivals and is the national communications manager for Red Bull South Africa.
