Author: Maz Dlamini

A music journo and curator with an inquisitive mind.

The effect of Mandisi Dyantyis

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

I believe in a life of purpose, I believe everyone is called for or at least placed here for one

The Bhacasoul Experience by Joliza Magayiyana

Posted on October 17, 2022May 12, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Joliza Magayiyana is a singer-songwriter from Gqeberha who brings awakening through the revival of folktales told through African song. Joliza

Hidden Spaces with Thapelo Lekoane

Posted on October 12, 2022November 18, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

Last Thursday we gathered at Hidden Spaces to marvel at the multi-talented singer-songwriter, Thapelo Lekoane, and what an experience it

Lwanda Gogwana premieres his upcoming album, Songbook Chapter 2

Posted on October 10, 2022July 9, 2024 by Maz Dlamini

What a marvel it must be to celebrate your birthday doing what you love. This is an experience Lwanda Gogwana

In the days of Kwaito

Posted on October 6, 2022March 9, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Amapantsula and the art of isipantsula have always been a moral blur ekasi and an emotional engima to the eyes

In Conversation with Imani Basquiat

Posted on October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

Imani Basquiat, an Alternative Hip-Hop artist from Pretoria who has gained traction through the release of his debut EP titled

Playlist: #SoulSeptember (Vol.3)

Posted on September 25, 2022March 9, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Here is the last instalment of the #SoulSeptember trilogy. It’s packed with the golden oldies of soul to complete your

Getting to Know Nqontsonqa

Posted on September 22, 2022December 19, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

“A poet’s work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world,

Playlist: #SoulSeptember (Vol. 2)

Posted on September 18, 2022March 9, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Soul music has been a Sunday feature for decades, alongside the famous 7-colours, and so with this playlist we continue

Launch of the Folklore Festival

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

This past Friday we gathered at Leano Restaurant to witness the launch of the inaugural Folklore Festival which is set

Playlist: #SoulSeptember (Vol. 1)

Posted on September 11, 2022March 9, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Nothing says Sunday like soulful music and that is why we are putting some Soul into September with this playlist

(Langa) Mavuso

Posted on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Maz Dlamini

If there is one person who is able to narrate the intricacies of love authentically, it’s Langa Mavuso. From the

Tshotlego Phillip Pheko on Convergence: Amadodana Ase Wesile at Untitled BasementMay 6, 2026
What a performance!
seli suhesti on In Conversation with Digital SangomaDecember 8, 2025
The fact that you can look back at all 45 of your songs with genuine love—each one a snapshot of…
Ofentse Makgamatha on In Conversation With Loatinover Pounds.October 12, 2025
I really find loatinover pounds as my favorite and inspiration because I m from soshanguve and as far as I…
Tlotliso Ranthimo on In Conversation with Lu DlaminiAugust 15, 2025
Having read, I'm 100% going to play the album. I do wish you had spoken more (or longer), but some…
Luvo Dakada on In Conversation with Lu DlaminiAugust 13, 2025
This was a great read. Very well written and I'm going to check the record out!