Author: Arehone Ramaru

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Jean Strauss

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

In the third episode of The Jazz Colloquies season, Areh is joined by young saxophone player and instrumentalist, Jean Strauss.

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Francesca Biancoli

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

In episode two of the second season of The Jazz Colloquies, Areh speaks to jazz vocalist, Francesca Biancoli. The conversation

In Conversation With: Leroyale

Posted on November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Fresh off the release of his latest single titled Kuwe, and the subsequent release of his debut EP, URANGANI, we

Siphokazi’s Timeless Music Encounter

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

The concept or state of being “Timeless” is layered, more over in a music sense where timeless can refer to

Bokani Dyer’s In Conversation With Zoë Modiga

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Award winning artist Bokani Dyer continues his “In Conversation With…” series with an illuminating and unmissable conversation with musician, songwriter

In Conversation with: Tondi Rams

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Often it is the experiences we have lived through and garnered that lay ground for our current and future paths.

Road to Joy of Jazz 2023 with Percy Mabandu

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

The role of media in creative and artistic spaces is to act as catalyst for work in question. This through

Road to Joy of Jazz 2023 with Nothemba Madumo

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

The building of the South African jazz space, industry and culture has, up to this point. been a collaborative act.

Road to Joy of Jazz 2023 with Max-Hoba

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Over the years, the Mbira stage at the annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival has seemed to be the

Road to Joy of Jazz 2023 with Marumofemme

Posted on September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Sister DJing duo Kopano and Mamello Pule, known artistically as Marumofemme, have in recent times taken the local jazz industry

Interview: Amaeshi

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

Well-tenured bassist and composer, Amaeshi Ikechi has been a consistent and conscientious figure within the local jazz space having led

In Conversation with: Melo B Jones.

Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

A custodian and archivist of the culture and the work of industry predecessors via her now synonymous music covers. The

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