In exile, he imagined a different Africa in his music, while being exposed to new realities abroad.
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Kippie Moeketsi knew how to play the blues. But his blues was shaped by multiple musical influences.
His unique trumpet style and gentle professionalism is remembered by a former teacher and band member.
A Cold War coup, an Indigenous residential school, #MeToo trials and war in Ukraine and Palestine: a guide to the Oscars 2025 documentary nominees.
Not just a great jazz singer, Sylvia Mdunyelwa was also an activist, educator, broadcaster and actress.
The legendary As-Shams jazz label has released the first of several compilation albums recovered from its archive.
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