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Jazz of the New South Africa, Part 1

By Seton Hawkins | South African Jazz
November 11, 2018
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South Africa celebrated its first democratic elections in April 1994, entering a new phase of its history. During that decade, an incredible new array of Jazz artists emerged in the country, exploring Jazz's role in the New South Africa.

Playlist

Bheki Mseleku "Closer to the Source" from Celebration (World Circuit) 2:03
Paul Hanmer "Meeting of the Women" from Trains to Taung (Sheer Sound) 9:00
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa "Genes and Spirits" from Genes and Spirits (MELT2000) 14:06
McCoy Mrubata "Wanna Talk About It?" from Face the Music (Sheer Sound) 19:43
Feya Faku "Miss Benjamin" from le Ngoma (Self released) 25:51
Zim Ngqawana "Qula Kwedini" from Live at Bird's Eye (Ingoma Publishing) 28:04
Busi Mhlongo "Yise Wabant'a Bami" from Urban Zulu (MELT2000) 34:27
Sibongile Khumalo "Seliyana" from Quest (Sony Music) 38:36
Jimmy Dludlu "Point of View" from Essence of Rhythm (Universal Music) 44:39

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