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South African experimental rock band BLK JKS, composed of vocalist and guitarist Mpumelelo Mcata, bassist Molefi Makananise, trumpeter Tebogo Seitei and drummer Tshepang Ramoba.
Photo: Brett Rubin

BLK RCK Festival celebrates the impact of black music on alternative culture

The BLK JKS present a two-day transcendental music experience during their Black Rock Safari tour

Phendu Kuta

Trumpeter Robin Fassie (centre) is also a hands-on producer and tends towards sparse use of his instrument on the album. (Photo: Earl Abrahams)

NLite bring supple musicality for their self-titled debut

Cascading between moods and styles, the nine tracks on NLite’s album offer a lightness of spirit

Kwanele Sosibo