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Multi award winning jazz singer and composer who started playing the piano from the age of 5.
She was named the Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz and has performed all over the world including, Czech Republic, Slovakia , Germany , France, Italy, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
Her latest project, Seven came from 7 years of building a new life in New York City.
They always say that every seven years you become a new person, so
We explore this and many more conversations with Melanie who joins us for our weekly artist feature, This is Page Three
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Vulani Maxwell Baloyi was born in Malamulele, Limpopo province. He is a Pianist, Producer, Arranger, Lecturer and Performer.
And he joins us as our first guest on the show this Sunday as he is about to release his new body of work he calls âHealing Palmsâ and as always you and I get the front row seat to this exclusive ,
Maxwell joins us as he also gets ready for the launch event taking place later in the month of November and as always you are invited, Kofifi FM, please help me welcome to the show, Maxwell Baloyi -
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Multi-instrumentalist, multiple award nominee and acclaimed producer Mpumi Dhlamini He has performed and collaborated with musicians such as Proverb, Zwai Bala, Jimmy Dludlu and Lira while producing works for Wanda Baloyi, Brian Temba, Kabomo, Zama Jobe and Sphelelo Mazibuko; continuing to push the boundaries of genre bending and sonic expression in the jazz world.
Weeks after an electrifying performance at the Joy of Jazz Festival in September, Mpumi Dhlamini joins us this Sunday and we are talking about his brand new project Nebula Nomad an interesting word play on clouds and all things universal when one talks about the interstellar, space travel and similar stories. -
It was on the 27th August 2024, when we learned of the ascension of one of South Africaâs prolific jazz drummers.
Makaya Ntshoko played with Dollar Brand's trio in 1958, and recorded in a sextet with Hugh Masekela and John Mehegan in 1959.
He performed on The Jazz Epistles album, Jazz Epistle: Verse 1 and he was also a founding member of The Jazz Giants with Kippie Moeketsi, Dudu Pukwana, Gideon Nxumalo, and Martin Mgijima.
Ntshoko left South Africa in 1962, moving to Switzerland and playing with Johnny Gertze and Dollar Brand at the Club Africana in Zurich from 1963 to 1965.
He ultimately settled in Basel, Switzerland and went on to release music as a leader, side man and collaborated with Johnny Dyani, Mal Waldron, Ben Webster and many other jazz greats.
We gather this Sunday with South African Drummer and grandson of Makaya, Kanu Ntshoko as we pay tribute to this giant of South Africaâs jazz music, in a conversation we call, Remembering Makaya Ntshoko -
The brand new Ncesh Nonxishi project which she calls âApho Kungenjeâ is a conversation which finds itself deeply rooted in the times, Ncesh reflects on the political landscape, the social ills including our need for self satisfaction.
Influenced by the Isixhosa folkloric tradition, we connect with her in the located spaces of Bokani Dyer, Lindi Ngonelo, Gally Ngoveni and Linda Tshabalala and together they curate this brand new conversation. -
Our guest for page three this week, was born and raised in LA but is a die hard New Yorker who was drawn to the city by the music, art and its energy.
Michael Mayo is a singer, songwriter and arranger who studied at the New England Conservatory of Music including the Hancock Institute of Jazz and was mentored by music icon Herbie Hancock.
He released his debut project Bones in 2021, and now we get to catch up with him ahead of his next project which comes out on October 4th that he has titled "Fly"
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Heritage month in South Africa is always a time to reflect on and honour our nation's diverse culture and rich heritage.
South African award winning Jazz Bassist Herbie Tsoaeli and the Centre for Black Thought and African studies, did just that through a conversation and live jazz performances which were held in September on Black Theology and Afrikan Time Music.
Joining us now, is Herbie Tsoaeli, Siyabulela Tonono and Dr Lerato Kobe as we look back on this event, its significance to heritage month and some of the lessons learnt from this experience. -
Tutu Puoane is a vocal jazz virtuoso whose journey began in Tshwane in South Africa and she ultimately moved to Antwerp in Belgium.
With 8 albums under her belt she peforms on the Joy of Jazz stages this September and stopped by The K Jazz Show and we got to catch on all of it including listening to her latest project #WrappedInRhythm.
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Our guest in this hour is a singer, song writer and voice over artist, with a keen interest in contributing to the creative industry's growth.
She is an accomplished live performer and story teller whoâs debut solo album entitled âIndlelâeyekhayaâ was nominated for 3 South African Music Awards, including Best Jazz Album and Best Female Artist.
It went onto win Mdlalose two Mzantsi Jazz Awards for Best Jazz Album and Best Newcomer.
Joining us ahead of the 25th Joy of Jazz festival this September, Spha Mdlalose. -
Keiko Matsui is a stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano and has amassed a devout following through the years. A renowned Japanese jazz and contemporary instrumental musician, known for her smooth jazz and new age compositions.
She is our musical guest in this hour as one of the artists who will be on the Joy of Jazz stage this month and we get to spend time with her here on The K Jazz Show, ahead of this appearance. -
Musical explorations and conversation take centre stage, Marwan Allamâs debut Bab Bhar combines Arabic, North African and Andalusian forms with modern jazz to create a synthesis which sets the musical languages of the traditional, within the framework of the new.
Allamâs compositions build a bridge between old musics and new by building on rhythms, metres, idioms and intonations that the jazz listener would not expect to hear in a jazz context.
Tunisian Born, New York based Jazz Bass Player Marwan Allam is our musical guest. -
Our guest this Sunday, really needs no introduction, he 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 or Reminiscence is a celebration of this journey of allyship, marking 20 years of the South African / Swiss Exchange program, a creative cross pollination including paying tribute to his loved ones.
We get to spend time at the feet of elder Feya Faku, as he reveals this brand new offering. -
The Joy of Jazz is weeks away and The K Jazz Show has been mapping the road to Johannesburgâs favourite festival and for the past few months you and I have been chatting to some of the festivalâs headliners.
These names have included international stars and our very own homegrown contemporaries , getting us excited and ready to witness the 25th edition of the festival in motion.
This week on the show we are joined by trumpeter and composer Christopher Stephen Botti who established a reputation as a versatile musician in both jazz and pop music for his ability to fuse both styles together.
For Page Three this Sunday, Chris Botti. -
Vocalist, Composer, Bandleader and Educator stopped by The K Jazz Show to introduce the brand new project "The Sabbath" ahead of the release in September, we got to unpack and listen to this new body of work, exploring the themes more.
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Our guest this Sunday, began his walk with music back in New Castle in KZN, was born into generations of musical tradition with family members made up of singers and instrumentalists.
Musical heritage became second nature to Sphelelo & he was inevitably destined to respond to the passion of music in a big way.
Weâve seen him on the various bandstands and in collaboration with some of the greats like Shane Cooper,Benjamin Jephta, Siya Makuzeni & Concord Nkabinde, Bassist & band leader Musa Manzini, but this time, he returns to the same stages, introducing his debut project â New Age Inc: Facesâ -
At 23 years old, Matthew Whitaker is called a "genius" by Jon Batiste, an internationally recognized more for his prodigious talents and inspirational story.
On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute is a soulful, 7-track shout-out to the Hammond B-3 organ pioneers who paved the way for him including Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco.
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The Joy of Jazz Festival is set to celebrate its 25 year milestone this year with a bold line-up of performances which take place on 27th and 28th of September 2024
This year, the festival will host over 50 world class musicians, from more than 10 countries.
Who take to the five stages in two days, showcasing jazz music accents from the African continent, including Europe, East Asia, and the Americas, weaving a truly global vision of jazz, as a world unifying musical idiom.
Darren English is billed as one of the headlining artists at this yearâs Joy of Jazz Festival and we got to catch up with him ahead of the festivities. -
Ahead of his show at the Mzantsi Jazz Award nominated "best venue for jazz" Melville's "Chiesa Di Pazzo Lupi" Trumpet Maestro Lwanda Gogwana stopped by the show to catch on all things jazz and then some.
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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.
Sheâs 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 Wright is also a trained chef who founded and manages her own wellness restaurant and café in her hometown of Chicago.
She embraces Shadow as an eloquent opening of an inspiring new chapter, this is her latest project which features musicians Angelique Kidjo, Meshell Ndegeocello and Brandee Younger amongst many other incredible musicians.
The New York Times touts as, âa smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather - Montre plus
