The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
On The Blueprint we unlock women's power for peace and prosperity with Dr. Athambile Masola
On The Blueprint we unlock women's power for peace and prosperity with Dr. Athambile Masola who will be a respondent at the 13th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture taking place in cape town on the 17th November 2023. On My Favorite Things we catch up with pianist and multi-award winner…
Yonela Mnana
Yonela is authentic and true to his calling. As a pianist composer and educator, he talks about why listening is a superior sense, through which he navigates the world and gives his thoughts on music education.
Kyle Shepherd
On The Blueprint this week we present Kyle Shepherd, award winning jazz pianist and theatre and film score composer. He talks about his role as appointed Artist Director for the Journey to Jazz Festival 2024 and his experience on touring Waiting for the Sibyl, a chamber opera piece by renowned…
Nat Birchall
We thought that the ideal gift for any jazz lover would be an articulate conversation with Nat Birchall about playing from a place of honesty, his love for the drum, and what he admires about John Coltrane; the leading tenor player from the UK graces our Blueprint feature on The…
Mark Fransman
Multi-instrumentalist and award winner Mark Fransman pays homage and thanksgiving to some of South Africa's iconic musicians through his latest album 'Solo'. He shares his experiences as the recipient of the Transatlantic Jazz Exchange residency in the United States and how it forged cultural connections and musical bonds between South…
Chantal Willie Peterson
What does the professional field of jazz look like? In terms of artists, archives, festivals, award and incentives: the kind of HR machine? What are needs, processes, an ideal ecosystem to maximise productivity and connectivity? What pragmatic conversations are we not having? We weigh in on your favourite genre and…
Nasheet Waits
On January 2024, revolutionary jazz drummer Max Roach would have turned 100 years and in honor of his centennial, a celebration concert has been commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC). This will feature the re-imagining of the 1960 'Freedom Now Suite' which Max co-wrote with Oscar Brown…
Dr Lindelwa Dalamba
Dr Lindelwa Dalamba Senior Lecturer Wits School of Arts pays tribute to Jazz stalwart Mam Vuyiswa Mbambisa. What does the world look like with women represented as they should in our jazz research and studies.
Steve Kwena Mokwena
Cultural activist, artist, curator, and award-winning filmmaker with a passion for youth development Steve Kwena Mokwena speaks of the unforgettable history of Sophiatown, the relocated African Freedom Station and its cultural exchange programs.
Deelee Dube
The Jazz Standard invites Deelee Dube, a recepient of the The Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition, she gives us a breakdown of the 2024 Jazz Grammy winners and talks about the legacy of her grandfather Zacks Nkosi.
PORTIA MALATJI
The South African Pavilion is readying for the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale do Venezia (20 April- 24 November 2024), where the country will present an exhibition with a bold message for the world today. WE SPOKE TO CURATOR PORTIA MALATJI senior lecturer in Art History and Discourse of…
Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane
This episode features a modern jazz pianist steeped in tradition, he talks about influential music in his life bringing forth his perspective about the important work of the early Masters and what helped to shape South African Jazz. Award winning composer, bandleader and educator Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane takes us through…
Avram Fefer
The Jazz Standard presents Avram Fefer a New York-based composer, improviser, bandleader, educator, and player of multiple woodwinds. He has recorded thirteen albums as a leader, many more as a sideman, and has performed in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Japan, Africa, and the Middle East. He has performed with…
Tutu Puoane & Lebo Mashile
Tutu Puoane walked around with the collection of poetry In A Ribbon Of Rhythm by her South African compatriot Lebogang Mashile for just under a decade. The poems made a deep impression on her, and every time she read them, she heard music. The result is the new album Wrapped…
Adam Zanolini
Adam Zanolini is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, ethnomusicologist, writer, and arts organizer based in Chicago. He is the Executive Director of Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago and a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. On this episode he pays hommage to Kelan Phil Cohran a Co-founder of…
Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko-Msimang is an African writer and academic who is appointed as the inaugural fellow of the Artist in Residency Fellowship Programme at the University of Pretoria. She talks to us about her research into the life of the iconic Dolly Rathebe who was regarded by Hugh Masekela as…
Endea Owens
As we continue to celebrate and recognize the contribution of the legacies of female musicians, we chat to award-winning composer, bass player and philanthropist Endea Owens. She take us through the making of her debut album Feel Good Music, the key mentors in her life and her Cookout sessions.
Gibo Pheto
Bassist and GP Riot co-creator Gibo Pheto speaks to us in celebration of Louis Moholo-Moholo's birthday. He talks about his memories on sharing the band-stand with Louis, the lessons he learnt for the master drummer and how the Blue Notes impacted on the European Free Jazz Movement.
Kesivan Naidoo
Kesivan Naidoo is an award winning Drummerand and bandleader, born in East London and now based in Basel, Switzerland, he shares some of his career highlights – his Big Band Ensemble and playing on the same stage with his mentor and friend Louis Moholo-Moholo.
Redhot: John Carlin and Béco Dranoff
We observe Human Rights with the Redhot.org Music catalog made for freedom and tolerance' with the founder of RedHot John Carlin and Brazilian music expert and a multi-faceted independent music, culture and entertainment creative producer Béco Dranoff.