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AFRICAN HERITAGE

Back to love: Judith Sephuma on legacy, music and the long road home

From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read
One in a long line: Songbird Thandiswa Mazwai says she’s merely a conduit in the tradition of using their voices that was started by her forebears and will continue into posterity. Her upcoming Sankofa Music Fest will showcase this tradition. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN DRUMMING

Thandiswa Mazwai: Still speaking for future generations

Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates 50 years and 30 years in music with the Sankofa Heritage Festival, blending heritage, innovation, and generational continuity

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read
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ELLA FITZGERALD

Finding harmony with my father through the timeless power of Jazz

He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

  • Chris Vick
1 min read