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Award winning South African Radio Show, Sundays 10:00 to 13:00 SAST with Ngwako T. Malakalaka on Kofifi FM 97.2

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Weekly English South Africa Music · Music Interviews
141 Episodes
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Multipolar with Steve Dyer on The K Jazz Show

It’s always special when we welcome back the giants of our sound, the elders who continue to move the language of jazz forward. Our guest needs little introduction; he’s a saxophonist, composer, producer, cultural thinker, and one of the most profound creative voices in South African music. The last time…
16 Nov 34 min

A maiden journey with Hakan Bașar on The K Jazz Show

This Sunday on The K Jazz Show, we’re taking a trip that begins on the banks of the Bosphorus, glides through the cobbled streets of Florence, making its way to Johannesburg — where jazz meets joy, culture meets curiosity, and rhythm knows no borders. An extraordinary young voice in global…
9 Nov 28 min

Senses wide open, with Tyreek McDole on The K Jazz Show

It is always a joy on The K Jazz Show to bring you the sounds and stories of artists who are not just shaping the present, but also defining the future of jazz. This Sunday, we are honored to welcome one of the brightest rising stars on the global scene…
7 Sep 36 min

The City of Roses with Thapelo Khumisi on The K Jazz Show

South Africa’s jazz story is a living archive, and each artist adds a new chapter to this ongoing melody. Today on The K Jazz Show, as we open our Heritage Month series, I am truly delighted to be joined by a pianist whose music is both rooted and boundless, deeply…
7 Sep 28 min

Time Travelling with Ofri Nehemya on The K Jazz Show

So this Sunday, you and I connect with a young drummer from Tel Aviv in Israel by the name of Ofri Nehemya, who has shared stages in collaboration with incredible artists has marked himself as one of the most prominent Israeli drummers in the global jazz scene, collaborating with world…
31 Aug 22 min

"Live in Johannesburg" with Sean Jones on The K Jazz Show

On The K Jazz Show today, we welcome one of the great voices of our time on trumpet—Sean Jones. He’s a celebrated bandleader, composer, and former lead trumpeter of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. As Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Sean is…
24 Aug 27 min

The Siya Charles Septet, debuts on the Joy of Jazz Festival 2025

The second hour of The K Jazz Show, we welcome a phenomenal artist whose journey is a story of passion, excellence, and jazz brilliance. She is the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, a trailblazing trombonist, composer, and arranger whose music has graced global stages from Montreux to New…
24 Aug 22 min

Sax in the city with Lakecia Benjamin on The K Jazz Show

As we are firmly into the second hour of our show and today, we’re thrilled to welcome an incredible talent as part of our “Road to the Joy of Jazz 2025” series. From electrifying saxophone solos to her soulful compositions, Lakecia’s music has captured hearts around the world. And now,…
17 Aug 28 min

Travelling with Karl Martin - Almqvist and the Ababhemu on The K Jazz Show

This week on The K Jazz Show, we were thrilled to welcome a phenomenal saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose sound resonates across continents – Karl Martin Almqvist is known for his soulful tone, inventive improvisation, and deep collaborative spirit, and has carved out a global presence in jazz. He is…
20 Jul 20 min

The art of Sax with Daniele Germani on The K Jazz Show

From the streets of Italy to the very core of New York City’s jazz pulse, Daniele Germani has carved a sonic path that speaks of fearless innovation and tender homage. Whether he’s navigating the intimate harmonies of jazz or flirting with the gloss of pop influences, Daniele’s sound remains sincere,…
13 Jul 41 min

Black Child with Viwe Mkizwana on The K Jazz Show

on The K Jazz Show, and today we tune into the rhythm of resilience, the sound of soul, and the voice of a nation — all wrapped in one mighty bassline. Joining us live from Russia is a multi-award-winning composer, producer, and bassist whose musical passport has stamped some of…
13 Jul 24 min

In the pursuit of unity with Lumanyano Mzi on The K Jazz Show

We’re joined by South African-born, New York-based drummer, composer & visionary Lumanyano Mzi as he takes us deep into his sonic journey! From his Cape Town roots to international stages, we unpack his inspiring career, global collaborations, and what it means to carry Ithemba Elisha – A New Hope into…
15 Jun 37 min

... And so on, with José James on The K Jazz Show

This September, José returns to South Africa for The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival 2025, and this time he’s bringing us a stunning tribute to the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, from his bold and beautifully reimagined project, José James Sings Erykah. We’ll also dive into his latest album…
8 Jun 33 min

Turning the tide with Peter Auret on The K Jazz Show

This Sunday, The K Jazz Show returns with front-row flair and rhythm-rich coverage of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival. Now, when it comes to world-class groove, finesse on the kit, and a keen ear behind the studio desk, our next guest wears many hats — all stylishly tilted…
1 Jun 35 min

The oratorio of a forgotten youth with Mandla Mlangeni on The K Jazz Show

This Sunday on The K Jazz Show, we welcome back a powerhouse of South African jazz—a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader who plays with the fire of revolution and the grace of heritage. From the Johannesburg streets to global stages, his sound is as fearless as it is fluid. He’s the…
25 May 21 min

Counting down to the Journey to Jazz with Brenda Sisane, on The K Jazz Show

This week on The K Jazz Show, we’re thrilled to be joined by the inimitable Brenda Sisane — broadcaster, cultural curator, creative director, and part of the driving force behind the Journey to Jazz festival. As the festival turns three this year, we take a moment to celebrate its growth,…
27 Apr 21 min

Journeying to Jazz with Hilton Schilder on The K Jazz Show

We are joined by none other than the legendary Hilton Schilder — a man whose music is as layered and soulful as the city he hails from. Born into rhythm, raised by Goema, and armed with a playful spirit including 16 instruments (yes, sixteen!), Hilton is Cape Town’s very own…
27 Apr 21 min

Standard Bank Young Artist, Siya Charles on The K Jazz Show

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 2025 recipients of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards (SBYA) — an initiative that, for 40 years now, has honored creative excellence and fearless innovation in South African art. Among the six remarkable trailblazers is Siyasanga “Siya” Charles, a Juilliard-trained trombonist whose global career and…
13 Apr 5 min
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