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The Lumineers Light Up Pretoria – Musicist.co.za
The Lumineers Light Up Pretoria – Musicist.co.za
The Lumineers made it to Pretoria and if you missed it, the real loss wasn’t just the atmosphere, it was the sound. This was a night where the music itself did all the heavy lifting – the aud…
Playlist: Second Sunday Vol.2 – Musicist.co.za
Playlist: Second Sunday Vol.2 – Musicist.co.za
It’s February, which means most people are debating what to get their partners for Valentine’s, others are arguing about the concept of Valentine’s, and the rest of us are trying …
Gold(en) Larry and Philly Soul – Musicist.co.za
Gold(en) Larry and Philly Soul – Musicist.co.za
I’ve decided to use this post not only to bring light to Larry Gold and the work he has done, but also to shed light on what he actually does. These are all music jargons we throw around easil…
Playlist: Second Sunday Vol.1 – Musicist.co.za
Playlist: Second Sunday Vol.1 – Musicist.co.za
Growing up Sundays were synonymous with soul; first with church and then a hearty meal to the sounds of Aretha Franklin, Brook Benton and Dobie Gray, to name but a few. As I grew older I realised…
Blog: We have a Superstar on our hands! – Musicist.co.za
Blog: We have a Superstar on our hands! – Musicist.co.za
This past Friday I went out to my home at the State Theatre for a presentation of Mandisi Dyantyis’ latest body of work, Intlambululo: Ukuhlambulula. It felt full circle in more ways than one …
Playlist: Dulcet – Musicist.co.za
Playlist: Dulcet – Musicist.co.za
“This collection is for those navigating the in-between. The ones who aren’t where they used to be but haven’t arrived where they want to be yet. Those whose days feel no different to t…
Rebuilding South Africa’s Values Through Art and Dialogue – Musicist.co.za
Rebuilding South Africa’s Values Through Art and Dialogue – Musicist.co.za
The National Dialogue didn’t begin with the order one might expect from a societal reset. It stumbled in with cynicism, poor planning, and a kind of weary disillusionment that hung in the air like …
Hidden Conversations: The Bands – Musicist.co.za
Hidden Conversations: The Bands – Musicist.co.za
Hidden Conversation with Bonj
Hidden Conversation with Bonj
For the next edition of Hidden Spaces, we sat down with Bonj to talk about her journey back into the spotlight as a solo artist. After years of playing with peers, touring in other people’s bands, …
Hidden Conversation with Ofentse Sebula
Hidden Conversation with Ofentse Sebula
This Saturday, August 23rd, saxophonist and composer Ofentse Moses Sebula makes his much-anticipated return to the Hidden Spaces stage at The Fort in Sandton. Having first appeared in the series la…
Playlist: Solace
Playlist: Solace
In Conversation with Lu Dlamini
In Conversation with Lu Dlamini
Playlist: Connected
Playlist: Connected
The Arts in Jazz Conversation
The Arts in Jazz Conversation
Do you know WhatsTheBandsNVME?
Do you know WhatsTheBandsNVME?
Gabi Motuba’s [Art in Jazz]
Gabi Motuba’s [Art in Jazz]
Playlist: WERTF – Looking Inwards
Playlist: WERTF – Looking Inwards
Interviews
In Conversation with Funky Qla
In Conversation with Funky Qla
If there’s one thing South Africans do well—and consistently—it’s dancing. Regardless of the occasion, dance always finds its way in. It serves as both a coping mechanism and a symbol of freedom, b…
In Conversation with Una Rams
In Conversation with Una Rams
Una’s music is an invitation into his world—a place where vulnerability meets creativity, and where sound becomes a reflection of life’s deepest emotions. Known for his genre-blending s…
In Conversation with Diolini
In Conversation with Diolini
Neo-soul and jazz artist Diolini invites listeners on a sonic journey with her latest EP, Dreamer’s Paradise. Known for her unique blend of sultry vocals, lo-fi vibes, and heartfelt storytelling, t…
uManyano Lwe Jazz: Honoring Sobukwe with Sound, Soul, and Solidarity
uManyano Lwe Jazz: Honoring Sobukwe with Sound, Soul, and Solidarity
uManyano lwe Jazz returns with an invitation to immerse in music, memory, and meaning. This year, the boutique festival shines a light on the centenary of Robert Sobukwe—a figure whose sacrifice an…
Jazz Journey: A Musical Exploration with Sabelo Mthembu
Jazz Journey: A Musical Exploration with Sabelo Mthembu
Johannesburg’s music scene is set to come alive today, December 5th, with the launch of Jazz Journey 2024 at Freedom’s Kitchin in Bedfordview. This groundbreaking event series offers more than just…
NALEDI brings BATHO home
NALEDI brings BATHO home
This December, South African artist and singer-songwriter Naledi has brought her debut EP, BATHO, home for a series of intimate performances. This project, rich with personal and cultural significa…
In Conversation with Rorisang Sechele
In Conversation with Rorisang Sechele
In Conversation with Spha Mdlalose
In Conversation with Spha Mdlalose
In Conversation with Leomile
In Conversation with Leomile
Hidden Conversations with Ofentse Sebula
Hidden Conversations with Ofentse Sebula
Blogs
Blog: We Need These Spaces!
Blog: We Need These Spaces!
ICW with Yellowhouse
ICW with Yellowhouse
In Conversation with Just 6
In Conversation with Just 6
The South African Church Sound Influence.
The South African Church Sound Influence.
Home: A Music Concept by Rorisang Sechele | Short Documentary
Home: A Music Concept by Rorisang Sechele | Short Documentary
A Rebel Singer’s Tribute Album.
A Rebel Singer’s Tribute Album.
ICW: Ananya
ICW: Ananya
Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Jean Strauss
Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Jean Strauss
In Conversation with Pilani Bubu
In Conversation with Pilani Bubu
Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Francesca Biancoli
Podcast: The Jazz Colloquies: Francesca Biancoli
In Conversation With: Leroyale
In Conversation With: Leroyale
kimetsu. [an introduction]
kimetsu. [an introduction]
Siphokazi’s Timeless Music Encounter
Siphokazi’s Timeless Music Encounter
In Conversation With Thandeka Dladla
In Conversation With Thandeka Dladla
In Conversation with Brenda Mtambo
In Conversation with Brenda Mtambo
In Conversation with: Tondi Rams
In Conversation with: Tondi Rams
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