The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Lindumuzi Mngoma On The Jazz Standard
Conversations deepen our understanding wind ensembles. Master Musician Composer Conductor Lindumuzi Mngoma and the Ionian Music Society celebrate SA titans of community arts on Human Rights Day.
Omar Thomas On The Jazz Standard
Griot Songs firmly plants award-winning composer/arranger Omar Thomas in the pantheon of distinguished and exceptional writers.
Keenan Ahrends On The Jazz Standard
Music is a healing force, the bandstand a place of instant creations. Sought-after Guitarist and composer Keenan Ahrends reveals his emotive improvisation and his sensitive musicianship
Adrian Younge On The Jazz Standard
Self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer Adrian Younge is not merely a musician but a preservationist of analogue humanity.
Tshepo Tsotetsi On The Jazz Standard
Tshepo Tsotetsi about the future present of music and jazz.
Mark Fransman On The Jazz Standard
we commit to a legacy never lost but in continuum with multi-instrumentalist Mark Fransman
Dj Fred Spyder On The Jazz Standard
Cape Town based DJ Fred Spyder for a richly endowed show and tell.
Matshidiso Mohajane On The Jazz Standard
We explore forgotten tracks and meet fresh new compositions this week on a rich South African journey of past and present works. Join UK-based pianist composer singer Matshidiso Mohajane
Brice Rosenbloom On The Jazz Standard
Brice Rosenbloom, the creator of New York Winter Fest, has shifted focus to racial justice campaigning and helping the music industry.
Aja Monete On The Jazz Standard
Aja Monet is a surrealist blues poet, teacher, and community organiser who works in a variety of media, each of which contributes to her writing.
Sara Serpa On The Jazz Standard
Sara Serpa is a singer, composer, improviser, who through her practice and performance, explores the use of the voice as an instrument.
Lynette Peterson On The Jazz Standard
Music Educator Mentor Lynette Peterson gives a head start to the jazz curriculum this year about the value of music education and its contribution to young minds
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…