The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Jimmy Mngwandi
Jimmy Mngwandi is a composer, producer and solo bassist, this time he directs the Margaret Mncingana tribute with Mercy Phakela, Sakhile Simani and more.
Zandi Radebe and Vangile Gantsho
On The Blueprint we commemorate and honour the life and work of utata uRobert Mangaliso Sobukwe, on the week of the centenary of his birth. We invited guests Zandi Radebe and Vangile Gantsho. Zandi Radebe is a mother, a Black Consciousness Pan-Afrikanist (BCPA) activist, and decolonial scholar. As a co-founder…
George Lernis
George Lernis is a world recognized drummer, world percussionist, composer and educator who currently resides in the U.S. He talks to us about the Ize Trio and their latest album 'The Global Suites', a multi-cultural music ensemble focused on combining the American art form of Jazz with Middle Eastern traditions…
Faith Kekana, Stella Khumalo & Anikki Maswanganyi
From Cape Town for the 14th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture we are inspired by the theme “bearing witness”. We enjoy stories by musicians who are part of the dynamic music nation we have become, while they go unrecognised. Drummer band leader Anikki Maswanganyi, musicians Faith Kekana and Stella Khumalo…
DJ Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L
TJS uncovers the world of words whether written or performed - with poet musician DJ Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L
Kyle Shepherd
Kyle Shepherd celebrates the world renowned artist William Kentridge through his latest album 'A Dance More Sweetly Played' accompanied by Shane Cooper and Jonno Sweetman.
Camila Cortina Bello
Cortina Bello is a pianist, educator, musicologist and composer. Born in Havana, Cuba. Her music intends to re-imagine the sounds and rhythms of her original Cuban roots through the lens of jazz, classical and world music.
Mark Ruffin
Mark Ruffin is a renowned broadcaster, author, and Grammy-nominated producer, celebrated for his contributions to jazz, art, and culture. He shared insights into the albums he's produced, and the artists who inspired him along the way. He also gave us an exciting look at his current projects, offering a glimpse…
Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu
Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu is a Soweto-born Catholic Cleric, Lecturer, writer, poet, speaker and arts enthusiast. On this episode we delve into his latest book 'Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child'.
Paul Hanmer
Join us for an insightful interview with renowned South African jazz pianist and composer Paul Hanmer as he reflects on the much-anticipated vinyl reissue of his iconic album Trains to Taung. Originally released in 1997, In our conversation, Hanmer shares his journey in creating the album, the inspiration behind this…
Tumi Rabanye
On My Favorite Things we speak to Tumi Rabanye, Managing Partner – Strategy at Leagas Delaney South Africa who gives us Leadership lessons from Jazz.
Danilo Pérez
Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Educator Humanitarian Danilo Pérez over two albums gives a glimpse of the jazz universe with his look at the colossus of Wayne Shorter and a timeless collaboration with nature.
Samara Joy
On the Blueprint we spoke to three-time Grammy Award winner, Samara Joy. She speaks about her introduction to jazz , her musical influences and her latest album ''Portrait''.
Feya Faku
On the Blueprint we are joined by Veteran SA Jazz composer and trumpet player Feya Faku. We celebrate his life and the importance of heritage in his music.
Molefe Mputamputa
On The Blueprint we invite Molefe Mputamputa - The Jazz Disciple. We discuss The Art of Music Collecting and how it contributes to documenting and storytelling
Kunle Tejuosho
Kunle Tejuosho is the founder and curator of the Jazz Hole in Lagos Nigeria, he takes us through the history of the store, its evolution and the importance of preserving our cultural spaces.
Kujenga
Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We are joined by Zwide Ndwandwe member of the group Kujenga. He talks about what the band…
Kavita Shah
On the Blueprint we got a chance to speak to Kavita Shah an award-winning vocalist, composer, researcher, and educator who makes work in deep engagement with the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global sensibilities.
Zawadi Yamungu
On the Blueprint we got to speak to Singer, composer, indigenous instrumentalist and facilitator Zawadi Yamungu. She talks about her relationship with language and her research and study of Princess Magogo of Dinizulu.
Darren English
Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. This week we spoke to Trumpet player, composer, multi-instrumentalist and designer Darren English who is the 2023…