“You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served”: Nina Simone’s Spirit Lives On
A singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist – Eunice Kathleen Waymon professionally known as Nina Simone is regarded as one of the most influential recording artists of the 20th century. Her music spanned a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, …
We revisit “Igwe” by Gugulethu Mngoma
Gugulethu Mngoma, an overtly against the grain artist, is tremendously talented – it is no hyperbole to say that elsewhere he would be huge by now. One of the short comings of the South African music landscape, dare I say, has been said to be …
Kasi Soul doesn’t play, he heals!
Music, the art of arranging sounds in time and space to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre, is one of the cultural universal aspects of all human societies. “Without music, life would be a mistake,” once said Friedrich Nietzsche. …
The Metal Face Lives On: Petition to Rename NY Street After MF Doom
MF DOOM (ALL CAPS) born Daniel Dumile was noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and "supervillain" stage persona. He became a major figure of underground hip hop in the 2000s. …
Juss Banks is a supreme spinner and mix maestro on his own plateau
If you follow the local (JHB) alternative music scene chances are that you're quite familiar with the name Juss Banks. It certainly is a household name in the local alternative world. A dynamic world music curator, Banks' musical taste is varied but there is an …
Kahelah’s “Take It Slow” a stroke of genius
"Take It Slow" is a big record. A memorable track with a lingering effect. Kahelah is hugely talented and has dropped a number of praiseworthy and estimable songs over the years. From "Black Love", "As Bad As It Is", "Hey Young", "MF I'm Out", to …
Deepsoulja: technically gifted spinners & incredible world music curators from the streets of Soweto
If you've been following our work or are in anyway familiar with the local (JHB) alternative scene, the name Deepsoulja will ring some bells. If you know you know, and if you know you probably associate this name with 'Devastation'…sound and rhythm devastation that is. …
Mix Maestro: DJ Kenzhero plays “My Favourite Ladies Vol 3” – we take you back 6 years in time!
The hugely talented DJ Kenzhero is a seasoned spinner and acclaimed world music curator. There's a plethora of things we could write about him but we will save you the trouble. …
Xavier Soft: food for thought
The year 2021 promises to be yet another soothing year for Hip hop – in general, kats been hard at work and some exciting projects are on the up. Talking of 'the up', locally there's been a number of notable names on the up soundscape …
“I want my flowers before I D.I.E”: meet the Orakill
Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Orakill – also infamously known as Mabulala…the real Mabulala (get it!) has come a long way. Dude done holding da block down for a moment now – and it's been hot …
