Category: Commentary

In Memoriam of Peter “Mashata” Mabuse – Remembering a Soulful Entertainer

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by Unarine Ramaru

Reflecting on the Cost of Purpose and Passion As the sun sets over Pretoria, a somber cloud hangs over the

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

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Zenzele Mthembu-Salter

Posted on November 30, 2023December 4, 2023 by musicist-co-za-admin

In the first episode of the second season of The Jazz Colloquies, Areh speaks to double-bass player Zenzele Mthembu-Salter. The

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

iGwijo – The Sustenance of Champions

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

When Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry wrote the song “7 seconds“, they spoke of the first moments of a child’s

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

The important role of an audience member in live music settings

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

As the festive season draws nearer, the gig guides get longer and the aroma of great times now lingers in

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.

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

iPhupho L’ka Biko

Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

The power and greatness of the Black African child has been lost in the buried chapters of ancient history and

Kwesta’s 16th Bar

Posted on August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

Hip-hop is one of the most influential and impactful genres in the history of human existence, yes, human existence because

Exploring the Complexities of Mental Health in Music: Insights from a Counselor

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by Unarine Ramaru

As musicians pour their hearts out on stage, it’s easy to forget the pressures they face behind the scenes. From

Mhlengi Gasa on Izibongo zika Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane: In the mind of Saccharine Radio’s Ayanda MzacaOctober 14, 2024
What an excellent read. 🔥 I hear the voice of Ayanda as a writer of this article to be one…
Mokotjo on In Conversation with Nhlanhla NgqaquSeptember 24, 2024
Biko's Dream ,it will come to manifest ,thank to groups like Iphupho
Cynthia Bewana on The Bhacasoul Experience by Joliza MagayiyanaAugust 28, 2024
This is wonderful and it makes me fear hurt of being victimized the the colonial, apartheid and even the homeland…
Jacob Zuma on kimetsu. [an introduction]July 10, 2024
Khuphuka Qwabe !!!
Zama Qwabe on kimetsu. [an introduction]July 10, 2024
Your words mean so much to me. I'm so grateful man. Thank you so much for your kind words, you're…