Kujenga 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 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…

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…

Sadika (Absa) & Theresho 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…