uManyano Lwe Jazz is more than just a festival, it is a space where music honours history, uplifts the present, and inspires future generations. "a coming together of art, activism, and community. A celebration that bridges generations through music and heritage." And this year, the event celebrates Robert Sobukwe’s centenary bringing together art,…

South African vocalist, songwriter, recording and performing artist; based in Pretoria. Rorisang Sechele comes bearing news of the release of the first EP in her highly anticipated project, In Full Bloom - The Seed. This project is a celebration of becoming - exploring the beauty and complexity of personal growth through a vibrant fusion of jazz, s…

Tvorba Josefa Feča a Klaudia Kováča naprieč žánrami.

Page Three’s featured artist is a masterful musician, a producer, published author, and educator. He coined the word 'gospejazzical' as the original term to describe his unique style of piano performance. An improvised fusion of the gospel, jazz, and classical musical idioms that he has developed over many years. John Paul Mcgee or JP joins this Su…

Our guest for this week’s hour Africa isn't the regular chip off the jazz block because fuses spoken word and jazz with conscious messaging as part of his repertoire. Imvemnyama’s music arrived on our desk a few weeks ago and he joins us today as we explore this artistry, including sampling some of his music. Click on the play button to rewind…

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 li…

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 “Healing Palms” and as always you and I get the front row seat to this exclusive , Maxwell joins us as he also…

Výber z domácej aj zahraničnej tvorby, ktorá spája jazz so žánrami ako world music, či fusion. Hrať budú Sisa Michalidesová, Júlia Kozáková, Família Páuda, či Oskar Török

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 i…

Redaktor Nikolaj Nikitin a jeho výber klezmerovej hudby zo Slovenska a Poľska

It was on the 27th August 2024, when we learned of the ascension of one of South Africa’s 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 G…

The brand new Ncesh Nonxishi project which she calls “Apho Kungenje” 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 Ngo…

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 releas…

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 Afri…

Redaktor Nikolaj Nikitin a jeho výber moderného jazzu z prelomu 50. a 60. rokov

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. Do listen cl…

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 who’s debut solo album entitled “Indlel’eyekhaya” was nominated for 3 South African Music Awards, including Best Jazz Album and Best Female Artist. It w…

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…

Musical explorations and conversation take centre stage, Marwan Allam’s 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. Allam’s compositions build a bridge between old musics and new by building on rhythms,…

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 ye…

The Joy of Jazz is weeks away and The K Jazz Show has been mapping the road to Johannesburg’s favourite festival and for the past few months you and I have been chatting to some of the festival’s headliners. These names have included international stars and our very own homegrown contemporaries , getting us excited and ready to witness the 25th edi…

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. Listen closer.بقلم Ngwako Malakalaka

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. We’ve seen him on the various bandstan…

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 Jo…

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 con…

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.بقلم Ngwako Malakalaka