AMON MVULA – CD SLEEVE
“We must make music the way we’re supposed to make it! We must make music a universal language that will bring people together…..” – Amon... Read More
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– West African Music Today – 2006
“The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.” If you understand the beginning well, the end... Read More
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BHEKUMUZI LUTHULI – CD SLEEVE – June 2003
Maskandi is a uniquely South African musical style that evolved since the 1930’s. Drawing on ancient lines of harmonic practices, it incorporated ‘modern’ instruments while... Read More
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BLACK MOSES “M9” – November 2004
Black Moses is back with a bomb! With his brand new release, “M9”, the long awaited follow up in his solo series; he once again... Read More
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CHESA – Beat on the Street – CD Sleeve
It may be the role of academics to objectively analyze, deconstruct and philosophize about the evolution of culture. In effect however, culture defines itself –... Read More
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South Atlantic Jazz Music Conference – 2006
Strategically placed on the day preceding the festival, this one-day conference was the first of what promises to be an annual addition to the Cape... Read More
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CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2006
This year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival offered the most impressive line-up this country has ever seen. Featuring quality artists in an awesome array that... Read More
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2014
IZINTOMBI ZESI MANJE MANJE – May 2004
By the mid-1960’s, the musical style known as Mbaqanga in South African townships, had become well established. The name was initially given as a derogatory... Read More
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JABU KHANYILE – November 2006
It’s disturbing to have mourned so many South African musicians in recent years; and lately the number of unexpected deaths is unnerving. Alongside unacknowledged geniuses... Read More
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2014
YOUSSOU N’DOUR – October 2008
In an industry, which thrives on formulaic trends and boasts one-hit wonders, it is rare for an African musician to achieve international superstar status. This... Read More
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