Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it’s all in ‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’
As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for ...
Nelson Mandela’s favorite pianist, South African jazz master Abdullah Ibrahim, is bringing his trio to Philly
“Bach? Beethoven? We’ve got better,” Mandela once said of the musician who just turned 90.
At 90, jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is still finding new ways to engage with music
South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim laughs when he remembers a gig he played shortly after he moved to America in ...
Experience the joy of live music at Jazz on the Green this November
Cape Town is gearing up for an unparalleled musical experience as Jazz on the Green descends upon the picturesque Riverside ...
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Afrobeat Evolution: Why it is taking over the Global Music Scene
Afrobeat is no longer just a Nigerian or African genre—it’s a global phenomenon. With its infectious rhythms, vibrant beats, ...
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Vanderbilt University’s Reputation as a Jazz Center Keeps Growing
We take a look at the phenomenal Phil Schaap Jazz Collection, recently arrived at the university’s Blair School of Music, and ...
Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer, Dies At 91 Surrounded By Family
Quincy Jones took his final breath on Sunday, November 3, at 91, a year after he suffered a severe reaction to food.
The Citizen26d
UKZN music lecturer set to record album live in Switzerland
He is an integral performer of African jazz music and has built an enthusiastic fan base while touring South Africa, USA, Mozambique and Tanzania. He has a Masters in Jazz Performance, graduated ...