The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Retsi Pule On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Spending time with Retsi Pule, one of the great pillars of South African jazz vocal artistry, today is an honour. Pule's voice has been instantly recognisable for over 60 years; it is warm, lyrical, intensely expressive, and deeply ingrained in the South African jazz tradition. Pule's sound is a mosaic…
Matshidiso Mohajane On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
As we close today’s edition of The Jazz Standard we are thrilled to welcome Matshidiso Mohajane into the studio - an artist whose voice sits at the crossroads of jazz, soul, folk and poetic storytelling. Matshidiso is a London-based singer, pianist, and storyteller and she is joining us fresh on…
Momo Matsunyane On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Playwright, actor, and director Momo Matsunyane, one of the most captivating theatrical voices in South Africa, joins us. Critics are listening, audiences are talking, and the industry is closely observing her work. Momo uses the stage as a mirror reflecting the realities, contradictions, and humour of township life while speaking…
Dudu Sarr On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Dakar’s own Dudu Sarr is a cultural worker, booking agent, and one of the key custodians of African artistic mobility. He is an important voice and contributor in cultural diplomacy, exchange and impact in the Francophone Africa Jazz Scene. He is the founder of the Dakar Music Expo, and director…
Guido Spannocchi On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Born in Vienna and now based in London, Guido Spannocchi is a saxophonist and woodwind instrumentalist whose journey crosses conservatory training, classical flute, jazz saxophone and post-graduate musicology. In our conversation with Guido, we’ll explore how an independent jazz artist like him navigates creative freedom in a cosmopolitan city, how…
Zukiswa White On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
A project specialist, social and climate justice activist, cultural worker, and founder of uManyano Lwe Jazz, Zukiswa White builds community through sound using jazz not just as a genre, but as a gathering, a social practice, and a rehearsal for freedom. In this conversation, we unpack what it means to…
Pula Twala On The Jazz standard With Brenda Sisane
A woman whose fingerprints are all over some of South Africa’s most defining musical and cultural moments. Pula Twala has worked alongside icons like Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, and Busi Mhlongo shaping stages, festivals, and the business of live music for over two decades. As the heartbeat of SEMOPA Entertainment…
Juan Chiavassa On The jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
Hailing from Venado Tuerto in Argentina and currently based in Brooklyn, Juan Chiavassa is a drummer, producer, session musician and composer whose career has taken him across continents and genres. His collaborators read like a who’s-who of modern jazz: Mike Stern (he is the current drummer in the Mike Stern…
Sadika (Absa) & Theresho On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Sadika (Absa) & Theresho On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
The Blueprint: Mark Turner On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
our blueprint interview with American tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, who is renowned for his complex harmonies, depth of composition, and cerebral tone. Turner, who first appeared in the New York scene in the 1990s, became one of the key figures in contemporary post-bop, renowned for his nuanced lyricism, refined musical…
Herbie Tsoaeli On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane [ABSA Jazz Session]
With his distinctive township swing, spiritual energy, and deeply ingrained African sensibility, Herbie Tsoaeli, also known as uMalume Groove, will be the main act at the upcoming Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble. The sound of Herbie is both traditional and modern; it is a fusion of storytelling, rhythm, and freedom…
Mpumi Dhlamini On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Mpumi Dhlamini, the dynamic multi-instrumentalist, award-winning producer, composer, and music director, celebrated for his innovative approach to jazz and cross-genre musical exploration is on a mission. He joins us to talk about the Grammy nomination and being recognised through award programs.
Gontse Makhene, Weedie Braimah & Tlale Makhene on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
We journeyed deep into the rhythmic heart of Africa with a powerful feature on three master percussionists and djembefolas - Gontse Makhene, Weedie Braimah, and Tlale Makhene. In a spirited and deeply reflective conversation, they explored the art of the drum as more than rhythm but as language, weaponry, healing,…
Sanza (Yeoville Dinner Club) on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Sanza is a self-taught South African chef, storyteller and cultural connector best known as the founder and host of the Yeoville Dinner Club in Johannesburg. Born in Soweto with roots in Swaziland, Sanza draws on the heritage of his grandmother’s cooking and on the rich migrant food cultures of the…
Hilton Schilder on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Brenda Sisane speaks briefly to Hilton Schilder who recently released his 46th studio album titled Crooks and Nannies. Hilton Schilder is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Cape Jazz. He is a founder member of the celebrated Goema Rock outfit, The Genuines and the Goema Captains. Hilton is also…
Kujenga On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Kujenga is a Black improvised music collective based in Cape Town. Their name, which means "to build" in Swahili, reflects their mission of creating meaningful experiences and connections with their audiences.
Sumthin Brown On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Fire Starter!! Serious Heaux!! Thinker | Writer | Jazz-Soul-Funk-Groove DJ
Mdu Mtshali On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
The highly acclaimed gifted South Africa's pianist/composer/producer and arranger originates from Kwa-Thema, Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg.
Yvonne Phyllis From The Forge On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Yvonne Phyllis is a researcher and writer on land. She is the director of The Forge, a space for progressive culture, and thinking together.
Prof. Miriam Altman On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane
Miriam Altman is a renowned economist and TED Talk speaker. She is currently working with Gauteng's local government on water scarcity. But wait for it—she's also a jazz musician! She is based in Cape Town and has released her first set of singles from her upcoming debut album this year…