The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
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…
Nombuso Mathibela
On the Blueprint we continue to ask the hard questions about the future of our heritage, this time with Nombuso Mathibela, cultural worker, writer, archivist, sonic practitioner and vinyl selector.
Dele Olojede
As we imagine a future heritage we ask the hard questions while offering brave solutions. On the Blueprint we are joined by writer, editor, publisher and found - Africa in the World Festival of ideas, Dele Olojede.
Sam Nhlengethwa
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 feature Sam Nhlengethwa, collage artist and the co-founder of Bag Factory Artists' Studio.
Bonga Sebesho & Thandi Ntuli
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 speak to Standard Bank Group Head: Sponsorship, Bonga Sebesho and Pianist, composer and singer Thandi Ntuli.
Thomas Feng: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru Centennial
We present an eye opening journey into the work and life of Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru with pianist, composer, DMA candidate in performing practice from Cornell University, Thomas Feng.
Thandiswa Mazwai
On the Blueprint we speak to Thandiswa Mazwai who shares her personal philosophies and casts a mystic brew with Sankofa.
Siya Makuzeni
Award winning Composer arranger jazz vocalist Siya Makuzeni talks about having urgency in your agency and reveals a deep love for music education on this edition of The Jazz Standard