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But given what’s happening on the continent, celebrate by reflecting on the need for changes. What could be more appropriate than…
A hundred years ago on Tuesday, May 26, Miles Dewey Davis III was born. There have already been enough tribute stories, albums and more punning on “100 miles”, so I won’t. No shade: it’s certainly a birthday worth remembering, because of everything the trumpeter, composer, style maven and social critic gave to the world.
And I do mean listening. This year’s list – the presentation ceremony is on Tuesday May 19 – is crammed with music. Many of them are no longer with us, and one has to ask: what took them so long to notice the towering stature of, for example, Johnny Mbizo Dyani, Todd Tozama Matshikiza and Jeremiah “Kippie” Morolong Moeketsi? The list covers popular genres, classical and chora...
The next batch of jazz festivals is headed our way. Coming in 6 weeks or so is the National Youth Jazz Festival and other National Arts Festival jazz events in Makhanda. The full artist lineup for that will be announced on May 12.
Already out is the lineup for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, set to run at the Sandton Convention Centre on 25/26 September. Des...