Category: Journal

Editor’s Note

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Arehone Ramaru

Hi family! It’s another year and it seems they come along way sooner than before, but we always welcome a

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

Moment in Time: Leloko la Lekoko.

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Arehone Ramaru

In the year 2007, HHP released what according to me is one of the most important albums to come out

Leon John: Elegance in Simplicity

Posted on March 8, 2023December 4, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

There are artistes who remind you that music is more than just the arrangement of notes and the stringing together

The transformative artistry of Bongeziwe Mabandla

Posted on February 8, 2023May 6, 2023 by Maz Dlamini

The release of the single track, Noba Bangathini, reminded me of why I revere Bongeziwe Mabandla. His music is genius,

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep8: Sandile Gontsana

Posted on December 15, 2022December 16, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

In what is the final episode of The Jazz Colloquies podcast series, guest, Sandile Gontsana joins Areh in discussion of

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep7: Spha Mdlalose

Posted on December 13, 2022December 16, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

Spha Mdlalose joins Areh for the penultimate episode of the series. Their chat revolves largely around her debut album release,

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep6: Todd Moultrie – Jazzgroupiez

Posted on December 8, 2022December 12, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

Jazzgroupiez founder, Todd Moultrie joins Areh for episode six of The Jazz Colloquies podcast series. Todd talks us through his

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep5: Talie Monin

Posted on December 6, 2022December 12, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

Talie Monin features as the fifth guest on season one of The Jazz Colloquies podcast series. This chat immediately takes

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep4: Kgethi Nkotsi

Posted on December 1, 2022December 12, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

In Episode Four, Areh chats with current Mzantsi Jazz Awards Newcomer of The Year, Kgethi Nkotsi. They recap and reflect

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep3: Melorie Jane

Posted on November 29, 2022December 12, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

In the latest episode of The Jazz Colloquies podcast series, Mzantsi Jazz Awards Best Jazz Female Artist and Best Jazz

Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies Ep2: Bokang Ramatlapeng

Posted on November 24, 2022December 12, 2022 by Arehone Ramaru

For Episode Two of The Jazz Colloquies, Areh speaks to jazz protégé and vocalist Bokang Ramatapeng. This conversation ranges from

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!
Pharao legens on Do you know WhatsTheBandsNVME?August 9, 2025
Interesting character design chices by the illustrator.