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Musical instruments of the indigenous people of South Africa Percival R. Kirby

Rattles and clappers -- Drums -- Xylophones and 'sansas' -- Bill-roarers and spinning-disks -- Horns and trumpets -- Whistles, flutes and vibrating reeds -- Reed ...
The Conversation

Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive

Boudina McConnachie is affiliated with Rhodes University and hosted Madosini at ILAM funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in 2021. Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi ...
Jazz

McCoy Mrubata: The Doyen of South African Jazz

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 ...
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Rhythms of resilience: honouring South Africa’s living music legends

In Mzansi, music serves as a lifeline which connects communities, cultures and generations. Its vast landscape is painted with the vibrant colours of traditional melodies and the infectious rhythms of ...
The New York Times

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love South African Jazz

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers. By ...