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  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo Honors Founder With Their New Album

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo Honors Founder With Their New Album

    📸: Supplied Ladysmith Black Mambazo recently honored the legacy of their legendary founder, Dr. Joseph Shabalala. The iconic South African vocal group is now turning their focus to a brand-new collaborative album, One Voice One World, alongside an extensive international tour before returning home for Africa Month celebrations in May 2026. Key Highlights New Ladysmith Black…

  • #LANews Radar #29 Featuring Jst Sako, BNXN, Sanlam And More

    This edition features FeyoTheGenius and Jst Sako’s new music, Nduduzo Makhathini to honour Coltrane, and O’Kenneth’s South Africa visit. Also, BNXN on The Dotty Show, Sanlam’s art exhibition, BET Africa’s Black Gold telenovela, Odeal on Apple Music, and Concerts SA mobility subsidies. FEYOTHEGENIUS RELEASES “THE MOTION New Single Reflects Artist’s Journey Of Growth And Resilience FeyoTheGenius released his new single, “The Motion,” on July 17. After relocating from Nigeria to South Africa, Feyo reflects on his…

  • Nduduzo Makhathini And Black Coffee Redefining Jazz With A Fusion Of House

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s 2025 lineup is set to push musical boundaries with a groundbreaking performance that unites visionary Jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini with internationally celebrated House DJ Black Coffee. Their previous collaboration on the track “Muye” laid the foundation for this unprecedented live show, where a full orchestra will merge Jazz improvisation…

  • [TOUR] Nduduzo Makhathini Shares His United States And Europe Tour Dates For This Year

    Nduduzo Makhathini’s has shared details for the United States and Europe Tour he will be on this January till March. The South African jazz maestro, known for his innovative fusion of traditional African rhythms and contemporary jazz, promises an unforgettable experience with his spellbinding piano virtuosity. “It is a blessing to go on the road…

  • #LAChats With Nduduzo Makhathini On The Spirit Of Ntu

    Ayanda Sibisi had a chat with Nduduzo Makhathini about his 10th album The Spirit Of Ntu and more.

  • Blue Note Africa Launches Announcing Nduduzo Makhathini’s Upcoming Album

    The legendary Jazz label Blue Note Records and Universal Music Group Africa have announced the creation of Blue Note Africa, an exciting new imprint dedicated to signing Jazz artists from across the African continent, bringing them to a global audience, and promoting a cultural exchange of ideas that transcends borders. Blue Note Africa will launch this Spring with the release…

  • [WATCH] Nduduzo Makhathini Drops Visuals For Umlotha “The Post Burning”

    South African US Blue Note Records signee, Pianist, Composer, Academic and Producer Nduduzo Makhathini has released a music video for Umlotha from his latest album, Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworld. Umlotha, translated as ashes for in isiZulu defines the practice done by various African tribes and cultures of cleansing and healing which represents spiritual rebirth. The thought-provoking video depicts a man who is detached…

  • #LAChats With Nduduzo Makhathini On Modes of Communication

  • Nduduzo Makhathini Releases His Blue Note Records Debut

    The visionary South African pianist, composer, and healer Nduduzo Makhathini has released his Blue Note Records debut Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds, an expansive album anchored by Makhathini’s expressive piano in which lyrical, plaintive horns mingle with percussion, pained yelps and urgent lyrics. The album features the American alto saxophonist Logan Richardson with…