Jazz Articles about McCoy Mrubata

McCoy Mrubata: The Doyen of South African Jazz

by Harry S. Pariser
May 26, 2024

At 64, McCoy Mrubata is a commanding presence on the South African jazz scene. A Cape Town native who now resides in Johannesburg along with his wife and four children, Mrubata has won many awards and accolades in his native country, including a lifetime achievement award. Yet, Mrubata remains a lesser known figure in the US. Lullaby for Khayoyo (Ropeadope, 2024), his 21st album as a leader which was recorded and released in the United States, may well change that ...