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 ...
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 ...
Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats
While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...
Return To The Jazz Age At Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum returns visitors to the 1920s during “Jazz Age Illustration,” the first major exhibition of popular ...
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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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 ...
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Top 5 African American holiday party themes for a festive season
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
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EFG London Jazz Festival: our pick of the shows to see from Jamie Cullum to Marisa Monte
He's also a musical shaman who draws on the church, cosmology and ancestral traditions to reposition music – specifically, South African jazz music – as a source of spiritual healing.
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Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street
Jazz saxophonist Thabanai Gapara and band will perform at Totara Street in Mount Maunganui on November 28. “We’ve had the ...