The K Jazz Show on Kofifi FM 97.2
Award winning South African Radio Show, Sundays 10:00 to 13:00 SAST with Ngwako T. Malakalaka on Kofifi FM 97.2
Benjamin Jeptha introduces his new projejct " Born Colored, Not Born Free" on Kofifi FM 97.2
Benjamin Jeptha has made name for himself as one of South Africa’s premier double and electric bass players. A graduate of the Jazz programme in Cape Town in 2013 and has performed both nationally and internationally with notable South Africa Jazz musicians. Benjamin has received many nominations and awards which…
Drummer Asher Gamedze, talks " Turbulence and Pulse" on Kofifi FM 97.2
Drummer Asher Gamedze explores relationships of time between music and history on his new album Turbulence and Pulse Following his critically-acclaimed debut album Dialectic Soul which was released at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in July 2020. Turbulence and Pulse takes its title from this moment of synchronicities. Inspired…
Atlas Duma talks the Inaugural KwaZulu Jazz Festival on Kofifi FM 97.2
The City of eThekwini is preparing to host jazz enthusiasts that who will be attending the inaugural KZN International Jazz Festival at the Durban Station, on Saturday 3rd of June. This highly anticipated event is organized by Sagiya Foundation in association with the KZN Jazz Appreciators Association. So this Sunday, we managed to…
Vuma Levin talks "The Past is Unpredictable, Only the future is certain" on Kofifi FM 97.2
It was in September of 2021, where multi award winning South African guitarist Vuma Levin was named as the Standard Bank Young artist for jazz. To this end he undertook to create a work to commensurate with the scale of this achievement. The resulting product is his new album titled…
The K Jazz Show pays tribute to Musa Manzini
Celebrating a life that was indeed cut too short, Renowed and celebrated South African jazz musician Musa Manzini transitioned this past week and we stopped here this morning to remember and reflect on the life and times of this South African. We were joined in the conversation by Bassist Benjamin…
It has to be Jazz with Ray Maseko - International Jazz Day Edition.
Every last Sunday of the month, Record label boss, Jazz Collector, Critic and Music Writer Ray Maseko joins us to co present our Jazz magazine feature: " It has to be Jazz with Ray Maseko". This month we spot light: The music of an unusual match-up that works pretty well…
Brenda Sisane talks the "Journey to Jazz" Festival on Kofifi FM 97.2
Accomplished journalist, broadcaster, and community organizer Brenda Sisane is a recognisable name to jazz listeners globally, she takes on the reigns as creative director for the Journey to Jazz festival which is set in the picturesque town of Prince Albert in the Western Cape She stopped by the show to chat all about…
Zwide Ndwandwe introduces " Kujenga" on Kofifi FM 97.2
Kujenga is an afrojazz band based in Cape Town, South Africa. The word kujenga – meaning “build” or “create” in KiSwahili - symbolises the band’s belief in their calling as musicians; to build and create meaningful experiences with every single listener. The band consists of a four piece rhythm section…
It has to be Jazz with Ray Maseko - 26 March 2023
Every last Sunday of the month, Record label boss, Jazz Collector, Critic and Music Writer Ray Maseko joins us to co present our Jazz magazine feature: " It has to be Jazz with Ray Maseko". This month we spot light: The music of Ghanaian Hi Life Jazz musician Gyedu Bley…
Karen Devroop on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 19 March 2023
Karén Devroop is one of South Africa’s leading saxophonists having performed with most of South Africa’s leading jazz, classical and POP artists. He has collaborated with an impressive list of artists from the USA, Netherlands, Germany, Venezuela, Canada, Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Mauritius and the Seychelles He has appeared…
uManyano Lwe Jazz with Zukiswa White on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 12 March 2023
Zukiswa White is an activist-organizer, project specialist and consultant working at the intersections of gender equity, racial justice, and sustainable development. An ardent lover of music, with a keen interest in arts and cultural production in the country, she is one half of uManyano lwe Jazz, an independent boutique events…
Kgethi Nkotsi Interview on Kofifi FM 97.2
Trombonist, Composer Kgethi Nkotsi, who has been quite busy in the circuit, fresh from performing with British musician Shabaka Hutchings. Kgethi joined us this morning to catch up about his upcoming DVD recording, new music and a different direction that this new body of work is taking.
Gabi Motuba on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 26 February 2023
Our guest this Sunday is a South African award-winning jazz vocalist and composer. Gabi Motuba is not a stranger to the scene as she often collaborates with Tumi Mogorosi on the duo album Sanctum Santorium and her debut project Tefiti-Goddess of Creation which was nominated for a 2019 South African…
Bokani Dyer Interview on Kofifi FM 97.2 12 February 2023
Producer, Composer, Pianist and Band Leader Bokani Dyer’s radio sechaba has been the buzz on everyone’s lips since we got a sneak preview last year at the Joy of Jazz festival. The usual ballad and traditional Jazz approach to his work has been reworked and the project promises more vocals…
Florian Arbenz on Kofifi FM 97.2 05 February 2023
Swiss drummer & bandleader Florian Arbenz was on the show earlier. Perhaps best known for his work with trio VEIN or with American greats Dave Liebman and Greg Osby, Swiss drummer & percussionist Florian Arbenz is on a mission to release 12 albums with 12 different constellations of musicians. He…
Banda Banda & Zoe Modiga talk "Back at Live" on Kofifi FM 97.2
"BandaBanda Agency is starting 2023 with a bang as they produce their first show at Constitutional Hill to celebrate Life, Love and Living for another." Says show producer Banda Banda. Banda Banda believes " Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis have become the artists that communicate with stories, like how South…
Jonathan Crossley on Kofifi FM 97.2
Northern Irish by birth, South African by life, Jonathan Crossley who is a versatile musician, performer, educator and composer with a specialised interest in contemporary musical cultures and technologies. He is on his way to Johannesburg for an exclusive performance of his new project “Inhale” and he gives us the…
Mthunzi Mvubu on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 25 December 2022
Mthunzi Mvubu has been a sideman for many great acts and it was only a matter of time for him to get here. This is a project that captures the essence of who Mthunzi is as a human being and a jazz scholar, having been tutored and influenced by many…
Mike Rossi Interview on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 18 December 2022
American born Mike Rossi is Professor Emeritus in Jazz and Woodwinds at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He regularly performs at jazz clubs and jazz festivals and conducts workshops and masterclasses in Africa, Europe and the United States. He was President of the South African Association for Jazz…
Thuto Motsemme interview on Kofifi FM 97.2
Thuto Motsemme is a flexible and versatile bass player who hails from Kwa-Mashu, KZN. He was introduced to music when he was 13 and participated in local choirs as a baritone singer which led him to study music at a later stage. In 2001 he enrolled in University of Kwa-Zulu…