The Jazz Standard
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Themba Mkhize
Masterful composer and pianist Themba Mkhize gives us a masterclass on jazz meets Isicathamiya and gives us a sneak preview of Letta Mbulu's upcoming album.
Brad Holmes
On the Blueprint we speak to live music expert and founder of Bassline, Brad Holmes whose 30 years of experience reveals significant changes in our music landscape.
Zara McFarlane
Zara McFarlane is a Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter known for her unique sound melding influences from Jazz, Reggae, House, Folk and Nu-Soul. She talks to us about her recent projects and what we can expect from her upcoming tribute album to Sarah Vaughan, Sweet Whispers.
Sydney Mavundla
Sydney Mavundla's stunning new album is a tribute to the forefathers. On his latest album, 'Dirge for our Fathers' he appreciates some of the greatest trumpet players of our time.
John Beasley
We speak to John Beasley a versatile pianist, composer, arranger who began his career in his 20s backing jazz icons Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. He is the appointed Musical Director for UNESCO's International Jazz Day annual concerts and his solo project, MONK’estra, is a trilogy of albums which has…
Nicola Conte | Bokani Dyer | Teppo Mäkynen | Ntone Edjabe
The Jazz Standard finds a moment to sit with leading sound stylists and musicians from SA, Europe and the US discussing the the evolution of jazz in their respective spaces - Nicola Conte, Ameen Saleem, Teppo Mäkynen, Bokani Dyer and Ntone Edjabe.'
Remembering Johnny Dyani with Herbie Tsoaeli, Victor Masondo and Mlungisi Gegana
Jazz appreciation month is everyday on TJS, this week we look at the legendary bassist Johnny Dyani. Three South African players of the same instrument namely Herbie Tsoaeli, Victor Masondo and Mlungisi Gegana appreciate his legacy.
Redhot: John Carlin and Béco Dranoff
We observe Human Rights with the Redhot.org Music catalog made for freedom and tolerance' with the founder of RedHot John Carlin and Brazilian music expert and a multi-faceted independent music, culture and entertainment creative producer Béco Dranoff.
Kesivan Naidoo
Kesivan Naidoo is an award winning Drummerand and bandleader, born in East London and now based in Basel, Switzerland, he shares some of his career highlights – his Big Band Ensemble and playing on the same stage with his mentor and friend Louis Moholo-Moholo.
Gibo Pheto
Bassist and GP Riot co-creator Gibo Pheto speaks to us in celebration of Louis Moholo-Moholo's birthday. He talks about his memories on sharing the band-stand with Louis, the lessons he learnt for the master drummer and how the Blue Notes impacted on the European Free Jazz Movement.
Endea Owens
As we continue to celebrate and recognize the contribution of the legacies of female musicians, we chat to award-winning composer, bass player and philanthropist Endea Owens. She take us through the making of her debut album Feel Good Music, the key mentors in her life and her Cookout sessions.
Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko-Msimang is an African writer and academic who is appointed as the inaugural fellow of the Artist in Residency Fellowship Programme at the University of Pretoria. She talks to us about her research into the life of the iconic Dolly Rathebe who was regarded by Hugh Masekela as…
Adam Zanolini
Adam Zanolini is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, ethnomusicologist, writer, and arts organizer based in Chicago. He is the Executive Director of Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago and a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. On this episode he pays hommage to Kelan Phil Cohran a Co-founder of…
Tutu Puoane & Lebo Mashile
Tutu Puoane walked around with the collection of poetry In A Ribbon Of Rhythm by her South African compatriot Lebogang Mashile for just under a decade. The poems made a deep impression on her, and every time she read them, she heard music. The result is the new album Wrapped…
Avram Fefer
The Jazz Standard presents Avram Fefer a New York-based composer, improviser, bandleader, educator, and player of multiple woodwinds. He has recorded thirteen albums as a leader, many more as a sideman, and has performed in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Japan, Africa, and the Middle East. He has performed with…
Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane
This episode features a modern jazz pianist steeped in tradition, he talks about influential music in his life bringing forth his perspective about the important work of the early Masters and what helped to shape South African Jazz. Award winning composer, bandleader and educator Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane takes us through…
Deelee Dube
The Jazz Standard invites Deelee Dube, a recepient of the The Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition, she gives us a breakdown of the 2024 Jazz Grammy winners and talks about the legacy of her grandfather Zacks Nkosi.
PORTIA MALATJI
The South African Pavilion is readying for the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale do Venezia (20 April- 24 November 2024), where the country will present an exhibition with a bold message for the world today. WE SPOKE TO CURATOR PORTIA MALATJI senior lecturer in Art History and Discourse of…
Steve Kwena Mokwena
Cultural activist, artist, curator, and award-winning filmmaker with a passion for youth development Steve Kwena Mokwena speaks of the unforgettable history of Sophiatown, the relocated African Freedom Station and its cultural exchange programs.
Dr Lindelwa Dalamba
Dr Lindelwa Dalamba Senior Lecturer Wits School of Arts pays tribute to Jazz stalwart Mam Vuyiswa Mbambisa. What does the world look like with women represented as they should in our jazz research and studies.