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Painting The Canvas With Carlo Mombelli
by Ngwako Malakalaka
We have the honor of sitting down with one of the true luminaries of the genre, legendary bassist, composer, and educator, Carlo Mombelli. He has long been at the forefront of musical innovation, pushing the boundaries of sound and storytelling through his deeply evocative compositions and performances. Most recently, he played a ...
Remembering Vocalist Suthukazi Arosi
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Two weeks ago, we learned of the passing of Suthukazi Arosi who transitioned at the age of 64. Suthu as known by her peers was a singer, dancer, actress, and cultural activist born in the countryside of Cala in the Eastern Cape, South AfricaJoin me, longtime friend and colleague Mark Roth as we reflect ...
Afrikan Time Music and Black Theology, in Conversation
by Ngwako Malakalaka
To mark South Africa's Heritage Month and Steve Biko's commemoration, Herbie Tsoaeli, the South African award-winning jazz bassist and the “Centre for Black Thought and African Studies," presented a conversation and a live jazz performance on “Black Theology and Afrikan Time" music. The discussion was about black liberation theologies in their quest to make ...
Inkumbulo With Trumpeter And Flugelhorn Player Feya Faku
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Trumpeter and flugelhornist Feya Faku is recognized for his contributions to jazz and has built a significant international presence, collaborating with prominent musicians and participating in prestigious festivals worldwide. His latest project Inkumbulo (Reminiscence) is a celebration of this journey of allyship, marking 20 years of the South African / Swiss Exchange program, a creative cross-pollination ...
Experience Chis Botti
by Ngwako Malakalaka
On this week's show, we are joined by trumpeter and composer Christopher Stephen Botti who established himself as a versatile musician in both jazz and pop music for his ability to fuse both styles. Chris began playing the trumpet at nine years old, and committed to the instrument at age 12 when he heard Miles Davis play “My Funny Valentine" Fast ...
Holding space with Lizz Wright
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Our guest embraces her newfound freedom with a classic recording that encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career since the release of her debut album, Salt. She's become renowned for her deep contralto and personal composing style, has had a remarkable career as a refined, soulful original, working with a variety of esteemed artists on various projects. Lizz ...
Remembering Gerald Mac Mckenzie: A Goema Superstar
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Gerald Mac McKenzie, was a composer and bassist who changed Cape Town's Goema music tradition forever. McKenzie grew up in the city's carnival culture and he helped form The Genuines, combining styles like rock, punk, classical and jazz with the music of his childhood. We got together with my musical guest, musician, songwriter and educator including ...
Celebrating Thembi Dunjana's 'God Bless Ikapa, God Bless Mzantsi'
by Ngwako Malakalaka
We celebrated one of South Africa's most extraordinary piano talents this week with Thembi Dunjana. Dunjana has established herself as a star in Cape Town's rich jazz scene. Drawing upon varied inspirations that range from the American influences of John Coltrane Horace Silver, and McCoy Tyner to South African legends like Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Bheki ...
Zimbabwean Guitarist Louis Mhlanga's New Album
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Louis Mhlanga is a Southern African musician whose passion for the guitar started at the age of 10, imitating the likes of Jimi Hendrix and many other rock musicians from the '60s through to the '70s. He is also a scholar of both the Southern and West African guitar traditions, successfully incorporating the mbira (thumb piano) ...
McCoy Mrubata: The Doyen of South African Jazz
by Harry S. Pariser
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. ...
